BREAKING NEWS: MULTIPLE LEXINGTON BUSINESSES UNDER INVESTIGATION

Lexington, SC 11/05/2026 - Chief Terrence Green of the Lexington Police Department has announced an ongoing investigation involving several businesses within the Town of Lexington.

Detectives with the department’s Criminal Investigations Division are investigating allegations that illicit and scheduled narcotics, along with drug paraphernalia, were being offered for sale at these locations.

Earlier today, detectives executed search warrants at the following businesses:

 Essential Vapors – 205 Columbia Avenue

 Kratopia – 5140 Sunset Boulevard

 Planet Vapor – 912 South Lake Drive 

The CBD Store – 5225 Sunset Boulevard

 Energy Express Exxon – 1104 North Lake Drive

The Lexington Police Department is receiving assistance from several law enforcement agencies, including:

• Lexington County Sheriff’s Department

• South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED)

• Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)

• Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)

Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing, and additional information may be released as it develops.

The Lexington Ledger will continue to follow this investigation and share updates as more information becomes available.

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