Chula Vista Police raid dispensary
Chula Vista Police raid the dispensary on Broadway. Courtesy OnScene.TV

Chula Vista Police closed down an illegal marijuana dispensary on Broadway Thursday, one of dozens such business closed since 2019.

Lt. Dan Peak said a criminal search warrant was served at approximately 9 a.m. at the dispensary located in the 900 block of Broadway.

He said there were no arrests, but approximately $15,000 in cash, $500,000 in illegal product and a loaded handgun were seized. A criminal complaint was field against the owners of the business.

Since 2019 police have conducted approximately 40 operations to shut down illegal dispensaries in Chula Vista.

Chris Jennewein is founder and senior editor of Times of San Diego.