Two Arrested at Wallingford Smoke Shop for Alleged Illegal Drug Sales

Hartford & New Haven, CT, September 16, 2026 —

Two individuals have been arrested at the PuffCity Smoke Shop located in Wallingford, Connecticut, in connection with the alleged sale of illegal drugs. Authorities stated that the substances involved included kratom, which is classified as a controlled substance within the state.

The arrests were made following an investigation into activities at the smoke shop. While the specific names of the arrested individuals were not immediately provided, the allegations center on the distribution of controlled substances. Connecticut law classifies kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance, making its possession, sale, and distribution illegal under state statutes.

The investigation into the PuffCity Smoke Shop and the circumstances leading to the arrests is ongoing. Further details regarding the timeline of the investigation, the exact quantities of substances involved, and any potential charges beyond the initial arrests were not immediately available. The status of permits or licenses for the PuffCity Smoke Shop was also not specified in the available information.

Story summarized from the original created by Rob Polansky on www.wfsb.com, see more information here.

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