A welfare check in Henry County has led to a narcotics investigation at business. According to the Henry County Sheriff’s Office, at 9 am on Tuesday, deputies responded to a welfare check at the Point Tobacco & Vape store located at 2854
Virginia Avenue in Collinsville.

Upon arrival, deputies found the front door of the business unsecured. Inside, they located an individual who appeared to be either asleep or unconscious.

While checking on the individual’s welfare, deputies observed in plain view a substantial quantity of suspected marijuana, marijuana based products, and packaging materials commonly associated with the distribution of narcotics.

Based on these observations, investigators obtained a search warrant for the premises. During the service of the search warrant, additional suspected marijuana products were recovered, along with evidence indicating that individuals had been residing inside the store. Investigators also discovered that the business was operating without a valid Henry County business license.

This investigation is ongoing and the suspected marijuana will be sent to the Virginia Department of Forensic Science for analysis. The Henry County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with additional information related to this incident to contact the Sheriff’s Office at (276) 638-8751 or through the Crimestoppers Program at 63-CRIME (632-7463).