I have a couple of issues with the story.  First is that the video is referenced but not linked, so what we have is an unsubstantiated allegation that we, the readers, can't assess for ourselves.  Second is the leading photo and caption.  The story has nothing to do with any looting to Patel's store so the photo's irrelevant.  And then the caption refers to "looting damage from Monday's riots" which happened three years ago, but the caption makes it sound like it occurred last Monday.  Very sloppy.

Now as to the alleged events, I don't see the logic of the transaction.  Actually, it'd be much more common to 𝙤𝙗𝙩𝙖𝙞𝙣 the weed from "under the counter" of an urban convenience store.  Then the cigarillos would be in addition, to roll blunts.  And perhaps someone who just laid down money for a bag would be inclined to "grab and go" with the cigarillos.  That makes sense to me, but it's unlikely that someone would trade a bag of herb for cigars.  Who'd want tobacco instead of herb?