Queens Shop Padlocked After Illicit Flower Bust
According to New York’s OCM, investigators shut down Parsons Minimart 1 Corp at 79-24 Parsons Blvd after uncovering a concealed stash of illicit flower, infused goods, and concentrates—hidden behind a fake electrical outlet.
The discovery came after an undercover visit where an employee offered a pre-roll, triggering a full inspection. What regulators found next wasn’t subtle: roughly 2,000 unregulated products, tucked away like contraband in a bad motel room.
OCM issued an Order to Seal, padlocking the store and halting operations immediately. The agency framed the action as part of a broader push to protect public safety and reinforce the regulated market, where products are tested, tracked, and taxed—unlike what was found here.
Property owners can petition regulators to remove the padlock by proving the unlicensed tenant has vacated and the premises no longer pose the issues that triggered the seal. In other words, the space has to be clear of the unlicensed activity and compliant before OCM will consider removing the seal.
State officials say this Queens bust is just one hit in a larger campaign. In 2025 alone, OCM reports over 2,000 enforcement actions statewide and more than $20 million in illicit product seized, as New York continues trying to close the gap between legal storefronts and underground sellers operating in plain sight.
