Sheriff's deputies and NYPD officers swept into a Mott Haven storefront on Monday afternoon, hauling out dozens of bags of cannabis products and boxes of THC vape pens from a shop operating under the name Bud‑Zotic. The enforcement action at 516 Timpson Place marked the third major police or regulatory intervention tied to the building in less than two years, turning this short stretch of the block into a familiar crime scene.
Raid and closure notice
A closure notice taped to the door said the business did not have a license to manufacture cannabis products and warned that the items removed from the scene were neither tested nor approved by the Food and Drug Administration, according to News12 New York. During the afternoon sweep, deputies were seen loading evidence bags and boxes of product into city vehicles. Authorities did not immediately release a final tally of seized items or announce any arrests.
History of raids at Timpson Place
The Timpson Place address has become a repeat target for law enforcement. Local coverage shows a large 2025 operation recovered roughly a ton of illicit cannabis products and led to multiple arrests, and the property linking 516 and 522 Timpson Place was tied to a separate multimillion dollar bust in 2024, according to Gothamist. Officials have previously raised alarms about unregulated edibles packaged to resemble candy and the public health risks those products pose.
City crackdown and enforcement tools
The latest sweep comes amid a broader city and state push to padlock and shut down unlicensed cannabis sellers. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management has been running enforcement operations and issuing closure orders statewide, while the city has leaned on multi agency teams in an effort branded "Operation Padlock to Protect," according to coverage by NY1. Officials say the goal is to clear untested, potentially dangerous products off shelves while defending the fledgling legal market.
Next steps and community reaction
Investigators said they will look closely at who rented the space and whether building owners have re rented to operators connected to past busts, a line of inquiry raised after earlier enforcement actions, per the Bronx Times. Neighbors told reporters they had filed 311 complaints about traffic and noise at the location, and elected officials have warned about the risks tied to unregulated products that appear to target young people. Enforcement teams say they plan repeat inspections until they are satisfied the storefront stays dark.
