FINDLAY, Ohio (WLIO) - A vape shop in Findlay was raided after multiple complaints of the store illegally selling marijuana.
The Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force says that their agency, along with the Findlay Police Department, conducted the search at Major Vapor on Tuesday.
The task force had been investigating the Findlay business over the past year. Force members conducted controlled purchases of marijuana from the shop, one including a minor. The search on Tuesday yielded several items, including suspected marijuana, marijuana vapes and a handgun.
Drug trafficking and possession of drug charges are expected.
October 8, 2025, Press Release from the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force:
FINDLAY, Ohio - Over the past year, the Hancock METRICH Drug Task Force has received multiple complaints regarding suspected illegal activity at Major Vapor, 1749 Tiffin Ave. The complaints alleged that marijuana was being sold illegally to adults and juveniles. As part of an ongoing investigation, task force members conducted multiple controlled purchases of marijuana from the business, including one confirmed purchase involving a juvenile.
On 10/07/25 at approx. 1500hrs. the Hancock County METRICH Drug Task Force, assisted by the Findlay Police Department, executed a narcotic search warrant at Major Vapor 1749 Tiffin Ave., Findlay, Ohio.
The search of the business yielded suspected marijuana, marijuana vapes, THC edibles, Psilocybin edibles, a handgun, and a large sum of cash.
Charges of drug trafficking and possession of drugs are expected at the conclusion of this investigation.
The Hancock METRICH Drug Enforcement Unit is supported by METRICH in Mansfield, OH and funded in part by the Office of Criminal Justice Services.
METRICH Crime Tip Hotline: 419-52-CRIME (419-522-7463) or download the METRICH enforcement unit mobile app to “Submit a Tip.”
