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Sheriff's Office handling of cannabis raids after court ruling
5:14:32
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Council Member Justin Brannan inquires about how the Sheriff's Office is handling cannabis raids following a New York State Supreme Court ruling that enjoined warrantless searches and unlawful seizures. Commissioner Preston Niblack explains the current approach and its impact on operations.
- The Sheriff's Office continues to inspect alleged illegal cannabis operations across the city
- They are complying with the court order while appealing the judge's ruling
- The ruling has not had a chilling effect on operations
Justin Brannan
5:14:32
Okay.
5:14:34
So in January of this year, the New York State Supreme Court ruled that raids performed by the sheriff were done improperly.
5:14:42
This ruling enjoined both the New York State Office of Cannabis Management and the sheriff's office from warrantless searches and unlawful seizures.
5:14:51
How is the Sheriff's Office handling the ruling and what will be done moving forward with regard to raids and investigations?
5:14:57
Has it had a chilling effect on any of the operations?
Preston Niblack
5:15:02
No.
5:15:02
The sheriff's office and our partners, the NYPD, DCWP, etcetera, continue to inspect alleged illegal cannabis operations across the city.
5:15:11
We're complying with the court order as it relates to that enforcement.
5:15:14
We've appealed, through the law department the the judge's ruling, but we continue to conduct padlock to protect operations.