Wallingford Police and Federal Agents Arrest Three After Raid on Local Vape Shops Seizing THC Products

Wallingford police and the DEA seized THC products and arrested three men following raids on local vape shops after community complaints about illegal sales.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 12, 2026, 5:54 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from WFSB

Federal and Local Law Enforcement Target Retail Drug Sales

A coordinated effort between local municipal police and federal agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration resulted in the sudden closure of retail activities at two specific locations in Wallingford. According to statements from the Wallingford Police Department, the operation targeted Alien Vape Shop on North Colony Road and Smokers Land on Main Street. The presence of federal agents underscores a significant shift in how authorities are addressing the unauthorized distribution of cannabis derivatives through traditional retail storefronts.

Suspects Identified in Ongoing Criminal Investigation

The formal identification of those taken into custody reveals a network that spans beyond state lines, involving individuals from both Connecticut and North Carolina. Law enforcement records indicate that 58 year old Nicholas Fiorini and 26 year old Gubran S. Naji were both processed on charges involving the sale of non narcotic controlled substances. While Fiorini remains held on a 10,000 dollar bond, Naji was released on a promise to appear, highlighting the different judicial assessments of the individuals involved in the retail operations.

Conspiracy Charges Expand the Scope of the Raid

In addition to the primary charges of distribution, authorities have leveled conspiracy allegations against 29 year old Muadh A. Saad. This specific charge suggests that investigators believe there was a level of organized cooperation intended to bypass state regulations regarding the sale of THC. According to police reports, Saad was also released on a promise to appear, with his court date aligned with the other suspects for later this month.