Smoke shops

KAYSVILLE — The owner of a Davis County smoke shop, who police say is linked to the Iraqi Mafia gang, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in connection with a $60,000 spice bust.

The undercover bust was carried out in November by the Davis Metro Narcotics Strike Force and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

The indictment, unsealed Friday, charges Adel Al-Mukahel, owner of Victor’s Smoke Shop in Kaysville and VIP Smokes and Hookah in South Jordan, and his associate, Hani Al-Saimari, with the following offenses:

CENTERVILLE — Despite some public opposition, tobacco specialty shops are a thing of the past as new city code prohibits them in all zoning districts.

LEWISTON, Idaho --The owner of a pair of Lewiston smoke shops is facing multiple narcotics and racketeering charges relating to the alleged sale of the synthetic marijuana known as Spice.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Two men have been arrested in connection with a Salt Lake City smoke shop shooting that killed the store owner's 26-year-old son.

SALT LAKE CITY — Anyone younger than 19 would be prohibited from entering a store that specializes in tobacco products under a bill that passed the Utah Senate.

SALT LAKE CITY -- Three local lawmakers voted against a bill that would toughen smoke shop regulations, saying it is too much government intrusion.

Reps. Brad Dee, Jeremy Peterson and Curt Oda were among the 28 representatives to oppose House Bill 95, sponsored by Rep. Paul Ray, R-Clinton.

The bill did get 41 yes votes in Wednesday's session and now moves to the Senate for consideration.