Broome County Task Force Seizes Illegal Vaping Products

Friday, March 13, 2026, the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force from the Broome County Sheriff's Office reported unlawful findings as a result of a recent compliance check.

According to the report, on March 9, 2026, the Broome County Health Department Task Force, working with the Broome County Special Investigations Unit Task Force and a tip from the Susquehanna Valley Central School District, reported that during a compliance check at the "One Dream" Sunoco gas station on Conklin Road in the Town of Conklin, thousands of unlawful vape and marijuana products were discovered and seized.

Around 4,000 unlawful flavored nicotine vapes were discovered, along with THC products, during the compliance check, located in a back room of the gas station. The Task Force noted that the business did not possess a valid license to dispense THC products, and the unlawful flavored vapes are not taxed.

Responding to a complaint investigation, our team worked with SIU and were able to remove 23 bags of illegal, harmful product from our community. We are thankful for the community members submitting reports of illegal activity, business owners who are following the law, and look forward to continuing to work to remove these from our community. Thank you to everyone who is helping to ensure our community is healthy. - Broome County Director of Public Health, Olivia Catalano

The report noted that flavored vapes are harmful to public health, containing toxic chemicals, metals, and their ingredients are not regulated by the Food and Drug Administration.

According to the Broome County Sheriff's Office, the Adolescent Tobacco Use Prevention Act program conducts enforcement efforts throughout New York State, intending to prevent the sale and use of tobacco and vaping products.

The safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority. When concerns were brought to our attention regarding the possible sale of illegal flavored vaping products at a business located near our schools, we felt it was important to report that information and allow the appropriate authorities to investigate. We are grateful to the Broome County Sheriff’s Office, the Broome County Health Department, and the Special Investigations Unit for their swift and thorough response. Their partnership helps ensure that our community, and especially the areas surrounding our schools, remain safe and supportive environments for young people. - Natalie Brubaker, Superintendent of Susquehanna Valley Schools