50 pounds of marijuana, several firearms seized from illegal ‘pop-up’ business in Richmond
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Police seized about 50 pounds of marijuana, multiple firearms and tens of thousands of dollars from an illegal "pop-up" business in Richmond on Friday. Just before 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, officers with the Richmond Police Department -- acting on the results of an initial investigation -- executed a search warrant at 1409 Hull Street, which police described as the site of an "unlicensed, illegal drug distribution operation." The building is located near several businesses and is directly across the street from the Hull Street Branch of the Richmond Public Library. Police presence in the 1400 block of Hull Street in Richmond on Dec. 13. (Photo: Nikkita Tyler/8News) According to police, Third Precinct Focus Mission Team officers seized about 50 pounds of marijuana, seven firearms and $25,000 in cash from this illegal "pop-up" business. "Charges have not yet been placed," police said. "The investigation continues." 17-year-old found dead in backyard near elementary school in Henrico County Just two days prior, on Dec. 11, over 22 pounds of marijuana were seized from a Richmond smoke shop called "Smoke City." That raid, which was conducted by the First Precinct Focus Mission Team, resulted in two arrests. No additional information is available as of the time of reporting. This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Police seized about 50 pounds of marijuana, multiple firearms and tens of thousands of dollars from an illegal "pop-up" business in Richmond on Friday.
Just before 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13, officers with the Richmond Police Department -- acting on the results of an initial investigation -- executed a search warrant at 1409 Hull Street, which police described as the site of an "unlicensed, illegal drug distribution operation."
The building is located near several businesses and is directly across the street from the Hull Street Branch of the Richmond Public Library.
Police presence in the 1400 block of Hull Street in Richmond on Dec. 13. (Photo: Nikkita Tyler/8News)
According to police, Third Precinct Focus Mission Team officers seized about 50 pounds of marijuana, seven firearms and $25,000 in cash from this illegal "pop-up" business.
"Charges have not yet been placed," police said. "The investigation continues."
17-year-old found dead in backyard near elementary school in Henrico County
Just two days prior, on Dec. 11, over 22 pounds of marijuana were seized from a Richmond smoke shop called "Smoke City." That raid, which was conducted by the First Precinct Focus Mission Team, resulted in two arrests.
No additional information is available as of the time of reporting.
This is a developing story, stay with 8News for updates.
