He says many of these types of stores in his district are engaging in unlawful activities, selling drugs and out-of-state cigarettes. He's intent on sending a clear message.
"We don't need establishments like this just popping up overnight, over the weekend with a grand opening sign saying come buy this weed," said Brown.
Brown said Friday morning, after days of an undercover operation, the 4026 Convenience Store was raided in West Philadelphia.
"It's not the first time it was hit, but first time we successfully hit it. It had guns, and drugs and cash," said Brown.
Brown says one of his biggest concerns is the young customers.
"More importantly, they were serving the children; the kind of marijuana they were selling is contaminated with multiple deadly pathogens," said Brown.
Rep. Brown says so far, the operation, in partnership with Philadelphia Police and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office, has shut down 13 similar smoke shops in the last three months.
Neighbors tell Action News the 4026 site has been problematic for years.
"It's 24 hours. People just pull up all day, every day," said Cynthia Ebo. "I knew it had to be something."
Brown says the team has identified 30 smoke shops they plan to pursue within his district.
Police confirmed there was a narcotics operation at the locations but didn't reveal if there were any arrests or pending charges against owners.
Action News made multiple attempts to reach the owner of the convenience store for comment, but we are still waiting to hear back.