DETROIT – A gas station on Detroit’s east side was shut down following an undercover police investigation.
The incident occurred on Thursday (May 28) at a BP gas station in the 4000 block of E 7 Mile Road, following allegations of illegal tobacco and marijuana sales, police said.
According to the Detroit Police Department’s Vice Unit, the business first came under scrutiny after being identified as a location allegedly selling tobacco products to minors.
Police said investigators conducted undercover operations at the location and were also able to purchase marijuana during the investigation.
Officials said they later executed a search warrant at the gas station, where they said a large quantity of marijuana was recovered.
As a result of the investigation and items seized during the raid, the business was ordered closed on Thursday, police said.
The investigation remains ongoing.