Fifth Precinct Problem Oriented Police Officers report an arrest within the confines of the Fifth Precinct on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 5:44 pm.
Officers assigned to the POP Unit conducted an investigation targeting the sale of flavored vape products being sold at Grand Kratom Smoke Shop located at 34 Nassau Boulevard. During the investigation, officers observed several flavored vape products displayed for sale. An assortment of flavored vape products packaged for purchase were recovered.
As a result of the operation, the store manager, Defendant Muhammad Mazhar, 27, of 12002 153rd Street, Jamaica, New York, is charged with a Violation for Sale of Age Restricted products and Sale of Flavored Products Prohibited. He was issued a Desk Appearance Ticket returnable to First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead on May 29, 2025.