A vape shop on West Broad Street in Richmond sits closed. The city’s Operation Vaporize initiative has resulted in 18 vape and smoke shop closures after inspections that uncovered safety violations.
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Community advocates question vape shop crackdown
As Richmond officials continue to develop their approach to tackling the spread of vape shops and any related illegal activity, community groups are raising questions about the impact their methods could have on businesses and communities of color.
