New York City just made history by electing its first socialist mayor in decades. Zohran Mamdani campaigned on a promise to “cut red tape” for small businesses and slash fees by 50%. But a looming problem linked to illegal Chinese vapes threatens to derail his agenda before he even takes office.
Adams Administration Cracks Down on Illegal Vapes
While Eric Adams’ tenure had its share of missteps, one of his administration’s wins was a crackdown on illicit vape products endangering New York’s youth. The numbers from this operation are staggering.
Adams’ team launched “Operation Padlock to Protect,” confiscating over 1,200 pounds of illegal vape products worth more than $80 million.¹ The city even had to foot the bill for destroying the stockpiles, as warehouses were overflowing with contraband.
In addition, Adams sued nine major distributors accused of funneling candy-flavored Chinese vapes into neighborhoods across New York, specifically targeting teenagers.²
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