The New York Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit against G Smoke 360 Corp. and Liberty Smokeland, two companies operating a vape shop in the state for violating state laws.

The Attorney General’s Office said the owners, Galal Kaid and Ali Al Shugga, have violated state laws by selling flavored e-cigarettes, including to minors, and operating without required licenses.

The lawsuit, filed by Attorney General Letitia James in Herkimer County State Supreme Court, alleges a repeated pattern of illegal activity at the store,G Smoke/Liberty Smokeland (G Smoke), including the sale of illegal flavored vapes, persistent failure to verify the ages of customers and several additional violations of New York Public Health Law, according to James.

“Despite repeated enforcement actions and warnings, G Smoke has continued to flout state laws and sell harmful products to children, which is why we are taking action to shut their business down,” said James in a statement. “New York has zero tolerance for businesses that prioritize profit over public health, especially when they put our children’s health at risk.

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