New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald today secured a settlement shutting down Liberty Smokeland, an unlawful and unlicensed vape shop in Ilion, Herkimer County. Last year, Attorney General James and DOH sued Liberty Smokeland, G Smoke 360 Corp. (G Smoke), and owners Ali Al Shugaa and Galal Kaid for repeatedly violating state laws by selling flavored e-cigarettes, including to minors, and operating an unlicensed vape shop.

“Liberty Smokeland repeatedly broke the law, sold dangerous products to minors, and blatantly ignored repeated efforts toward accountability. Today’s settlement ensures that these defendants can never again profit from putting addictive products in the hands of children. My office will continue to crack down on illegal vape sellers and protect young New Yorkers from this growing public health threat.” – AG James