Oneida County Continues Crackdown on Kratom, Synthetic Cannabinoids & Other Illegal Products

Oneida County is continuing its crackdown on the illegal sale of kratom, synthetic cannabinoids and other unregulated substances, with four recent enforcement actions bringing the total to 12 establishments inspected since July.

The ongoing enforcement effort has resulted in the seizure of more than 450 kratom products and more than 7,000 flavored vapor products, in addition to synthetic cannabis products, K2, 7-OH and other items. The County is working with the Sheriff’s Office, local law enforcement and state agencies to identify violations, remove illegal products from circulation and hold businesses accountable.

“We are not letting up on this effort,” said Oneida County Executive Anthony J. Picente Jr. “We are staying on top of this issue and will continue conducting inspections and working with our law enforcement partners and state agencies to crack down on the illegal sale of kratom, synthetic cannabinoids and other dangerous products. These results show that our efforts are making an impact, but we are not stopping here. We will continue to pursue violations, hold businesses accountable and do what is necessary to protect the health and safety of our residents.”

On October 14, 2026, the Oneida County Health Department performed a compliance check at GTB Fuel 10 Corporation, a Sunoco station also known as One Dream Kitchen, located at 9060 NYS Route 365 in Stittville. Officials seized 12 kratom drinks and 1,239 flavored vapor products. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) also confiscated cannabis products at the location. The facility was not padlocked.

That same day, 5 Star Tobacco, located at 350 Leland Avenue in Utica, was also inspected by the county Health Department, along with the Utica Police Department and the District Attorney’s Office, and 441 flavored vapes were seized.

Earlier this month, on October 1, 2026, the county Health Department, working with the Utica Police Department, executed search warrants at two Utica businesses.

At James Street Food Market, Inc., located at 405-407 James Street, officials seized nine kratom products and 72 flavored vapor products. OCM also discovered illicit cannabis and padlocked the facility.

At Eagle Street Convenience, also known as Eagle Street Express, located at 904 Eagle Street, officials seized 672 flavored vapor products. OCM discovered illicit cannabis at that location as well and padlocked the facility.

Across the four recent enforcement actions, the Oneida County Health Department seized 21 kratom products and 2,424 flavored vapor products.

Throughout the entire enforcement effort, establishments in Rome, Clinton and Boonville have also been inspected.