On Wednesday, October 28, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), in coordination with the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), executed a Closure Order at an unlicensed commercial establishment for illegal cannabis sales.
The enforcement action took place at DC Tobacco and Gifts Palace, located at 3331 Connecticut Avenue, NW. Authorities ordered the immediate closure of the storefront after determining its unauthorized operations posed an imminent danger to public health and safety.
The operation was part of the city's ongoing enforcement efforts utilizing expanded civil enforcement powers granted to ABCA in 2024. Since these new legal authorities took effect, joint agency initiatives have resulted in the padlocking of 114 illegal cannabis businesses across DC.
Seizure Details
DC Tobacco and Gifts Palace (3331 Connecticut Avenue, NW)
- Marijuana: 7.5 Pounds
- Mushroom Edibles: 2275 Grams
- THC Concentrate: 567 Grams
- THC Edibles: 39,659.2 Grams
- THC Resin: 16 Grams
- THC Vape Cartridges: 1336 Grams
- THC Wax: 46 Grams
- One Arrest: Adil Khan, for Distribution of a Controlled Substance, and Possession with Intent to Distribute
The public can continue to support enforcement efforts by reporting suspected illegal cannabis businesses online at abca.dc.gov/service/complaint. Submissions can be made anonymously. To locate a licensed medical cannabis Retailer, visit abca.dc.gov/service/find-medical-cannabis-retailer.
Questions regarding:
- Medical cannabis licensing and enforcement should be directed to ABCA at [email protected].
- Illegal product seizure and arrests should be directed to MPD at [email protected].