WASHINGTON (7News) — The District of Columbia has announced the closure of the 100th illegal cannabis business since enforcement actions began in September 2024.

On Jan. 1, 2026, the Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA) and the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) shut down an illegal cannabis operation at a private residence on B Street SE.

“This is about keeping our community safe and healthy,” saidMayor Bowser. “We have a legal medical cannabis market – that is the market where eligible people should be buying and selling medical cannabis. As we mark this 100th closure, I’m grateful for the steady work of our enforcement teams, and now the work continues.”

Before the enforcement initiative, ABCA collaborated with business owners, residents, and community organizations to educate them about the licensing process and cannabis laws in the District. More than 90 businesses have transitioned to become legal medical cannabis providers. Residents can access medical cannabis safely by registering online and purchasing from licensed retailers.

During the recent operation on B Street SE, MPD officers seized 20 pounds of marijuana, 600 grams of THC wax, and weapons like a 9mm rifle, a 12-gauge shotgun, and 114 rounds of ammunition. Three individuals were arrested.

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Since the joint agency efforts began, the Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has removed:

• Marijuana:709.89 pounds
• THC Edibles:6,304.6 pounds
• THC Vape Cartridges & Pens:540.47 pounds (combined total of cartridges, pens, and pods)
• THC Oils, Resin, and Concentrate:216.85 pounds
• THC Wax:73.28 pounds
• THC Lotion:3.329 pounds
• Entheogenic Fungi (Mushrooms & Edibles):144.46 pounds
• Illegal Firearms Seized:12
• Arrests:56

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“MPD will continue doing everything we can to make our communities safer, and we are committed to working with our partners to identify and shut down businesses harming our communities,” said Interim Chief of Police Jeffery W. Carroll. “We’ve recovered 12 firearms in the first 100 closures. We know that these locations, and those operating them, can be drivers of gun violence, increasing the urgency to shut them down.”

The enforcement efforts are part of ongoing actions following the enactment of the Medical Cannabis Conditional License and Unlicensed Establishment Closure Clarification Emergency Act, granting ABCA new civil enforcement powers. The public is encouraged to report suspected illegal cannabis businesses online, with the option to remain anonymous.