On August 15, 2013, the Tappahannock Police Department with the assistance of the Essex Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police served a search warrant on the A & N Tobacco Store, 1828 Tappahannock Boulevard. The search warrant was the result of a long term investigation into the sale of synthetic cannabinoids in the Town of Tappahannock. Officers seized 123 bags of "iBlown", an illegal cannabinoid, over $7000 in cash, and 24 VIAGRA pills that were also being illegally sold.
"The use of these illegal substances poses serious health risks to the community. Our office has received several complaints from concerned citizens, but until recently the law didn't allow us to take any action. The emergency bill signed by the Governor clearly shows how dangerous these substances are."
Nagi Mahamed Alashmali, 53, of Tappahannock was arrested and charged with one count of distribution of a Schedule I drug and two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a Synthetic Cannabinoid.
Waleed Nagi Mahamed Alashmali, 19, of Tappahannock was arrested and charged with two counts of possession with the intent to distribute a Synthetic Cannabinoid.
This investigation is ongoing and more charges are possible.
