WORCESTER, Mass.- A&C Market in Worcester was searched, and the store’s owner, 60-year-old Julio Abreu, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses, police said.
The Worcester Police Neighborhood Response Team executed a search warrant at the market, located at 6A Boylston St. The search followed a lengthy investigation prompted by community concerns and complaints regarding double parking and public drinking, according to police.
The search was conducted on September 11 at 11 a.m. During the search, officers said they found numerous boxes containing flavored tobacco and vapes, as well as several containers of alcohol.
Police also said they found multiple bags containing K2, also known as synthetic marijuana, which they identified as a Class C substance. Officers seized $3,144 in cash and located a digital scale that police said was consistent with distribution.
According to police, A&C Market did not have a liquor license or a tobacco exception allowing it to sell flavored tobacco.
Abreu was charged with distribution of a Class C substance, possession of a Class C substance with intent to distribute, illegal sale of alcohol without a liquor license, and illegal sale of flavored tobacco.
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