A popular smoke shop in Red Hook, Dutchess County, NY, has been shut down after state investigators found it was selling illegal cannabis products that reportedly made customers sick.

On Wednesday, November 12, 2025, Red Hook Police Department officers assisted the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) Enforcement Team during an inspection of Red Hook Exotics at 7484 South Broadway. Authorities said they discovered and seized numerous illegal cannabis items — including flower, edibles, and concentrates. Some seized products were untested and from out of state, and several had extremely high THC levels; police noted one brand of edibles contained 5,000 mg of THC.

OCM officials issued a violation notice and the business was “sealed,” according to the Red Hook Police Department.

Daniel Haughney, Director of Enforcement and Investigations at the New York State Office of Cannabis Management, said, “OCM’s Enforcement Team is working across the state to make sure the law is followed and that only licensed businesses are allowed to sell cannabis products. This ensures that the public is buying safer, tested products that meet New York State standards. The inspection in Red Hook led to an order to seal an unlicensed location — a clear reminder that illegal activity will not be tolerated in New York.”

The OCM says it is committed to protecting communities, supporting compliant businesses, and helping grow the industry in the right way.

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