South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced on Mar. 26 that the State Grand Jury has issued the first indictments resulting from Operation Ganjapreneur, a drug trafficking investigation involving marijuana and illegal THC products sold in Midlands area businesses.
The case centers on the seizure of approximately 30,000 pounds of allegedly illegal product from distributorships and vape shops in December 2025, with an estimated street value nearing $77 million. The indictments focus on two businesses: Dab City Warehouse, LLC and Jay’s Head Shop and Wellness Center LLC.
Shazan Ghani, Zeeshan Ghani, and Haad Hassan—alleged operators of Dab City Warehouse—face hundreds of counts including Trafficking Marijuana and Possession with Intent to Distribute Controlled Substances. “As expected, because of the hard work and preparation done prior to the day of Operation Ganjapreneur, the vast majority of the massive amounts of product seized from these two businesses back in December has allegedly been found to be illegal after testing by the SLED lab,” Wilson said. He added that “261 of the 270 brands of product tested so far from these businesses came back hot.” Law enforcement recovered over 400 pounds of marijuana, significant quantities of THC vapes and edibles, as well as magic mushroom extract substances during searches at Dab City locations.
Jay Kalin Jr., alleged operator of Jay’s Head Shop and Wellness Center LLC, was also indicted following seizures at his business that included various brands reportedly containing illegal THC or marijuana content. SLED Chief Mark Keel said: “These drug traffickers sought to peddle these products to anyone who would buy them. In turn, they were directly profiting off the backs of our children. That is unconscionable.” Jae W. Chung with DEA Atlanta Field Division stated: “This operation brought together investigators… Their efforts dismantled a criminal network that was profiting off dangerous substances and exploiting vulnerable communities.” State Grand Jury Division Chief Attorney S. Creighton Waters said: “These products are marketed as very intoxicating… Some are marketed to resemble candy… All were being sold openly in South Carolina despite their alleged potency.” Wilson thanked all partner agencies for their efforts.
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Attorney General Wilson emphasized that all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
