Unlicensed cannabis shop shut down in Henrietta

May 8, 2025

Henrietta, N.Y. — Three people face charges after authorities shut down an unlicensed cannabis business.

Investigators executed a search warrant Friday at Mad Flavors Smoke Shop on East Henrietta Road.

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The search resulted in the seizure of 27 pounds of cannabis flower, 2 pounds of pre-rolled cannabis joints, 820 packages of THC edibles, 531 cannabis concentrates, 650 vapes containing THC and $44,041 in cash, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

Captain Chris Fay said many of the packages of THC edibles were over 50 mg, far exceeding the legal limit for New York state of 10 mg.

Ahmed Mamdoh, 31, of Greece, and Mohand Kowa, 24, of Rochester, are both charged with criminal possession of cannabis. Mamdoh was released after arraignment, while Kowa was held in the Monroe County Jail on a probation warrant.

A search warrant executed Tuesday at the home of Mad Flavors employee Mahdi Taouzinet, 32, of Greece, led to deputies seizing a loaded Glock 17 with a high-capacity magazine.

Taouzinet is charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon. He was taken to the Monroe County Jail on $2,000 cash bail or $4,000 bond.

This is a developing story.