DFA Regulatory Enforcement Agents partnered with local police to seize a significant amount of illegal THC products from a retailer (Pacific Green) in Corning yesterday. The operation resulted in two arrests, including the owner identified as Ben Bennett and an employee identified as Sharia Shipman. Both were charged with multiple drug-related felonies.
“This retailer was operating outside of Arkansas’s laws regarding hemp and medical marijuana,” said DFA Secretary Jim Hudson. “Citizens expressed concern to local leaders and law enforcement, who contacted DFA. We partnered with Corning Police to ensure these illegal products no longer endanger Arkansans. This should serve as an example to any retailers considering these illegal, harmful products that DFA will not hesitate to act and enforce our laws.”