RAEFORD, N.C. (WNCN) — Deputies stopped a driver from speeding and later arrested him on felony drug charges last week in Hoke County, the sheriff’s office said. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 13 when the Hoke County Criminal Interdiction Unit stopped the driver of a 2024 Nissan Altima for speeding and failing to maintain lane control, according to a Hoke County … [Read more...] about Driver already awaiting trial is arrested after $30,000, concealed gun and marijuana found in Hoke County, deputies say
Florida deputies bust ‘elaborate’ marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO
WAUCHULA, Fla. - The Hardee County Sheriff's Office says it has busted a marijuana grow house containing nearly $200,000 worth of plants, along with a "sophisticated" setup that involved stealing utilities. What did detectives seize from the grow house? What we know HCSO called the operation "elaborate," with deputies and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement seizing 194 … [Read more...] about Florida deputies bust ‘elaborate’ marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO
Storm Lake Man Sentenced in BV District Court for Marijuana Delivery
A Storm Lake man was sentenced last week in Buena Vista County District Court to spend time in prison for marijuana distribution. 33-year-old Ketzell Zeledon pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of Delivery of Marijuana, a class D felony, and will serve up to five years in prison with the Iowa Department of Corrections. Zeledon was originally charged with Drug Distribution to a … [Read more...] about Storm Lake Man Sentenced in BV District Court for Marijuana Delivery
Darlington drug arrests net more than 11 pounds of marijuana, police say
DARLINGTON, S.C. (WBTW) — Darlington police on Thursday seized a large amount of marijuana and methamphetamines after executing a search warrant at a Kirven Street home, authorities said. Quatoria Greer and Francois Suber are both facing charges of trafficking marijuana and methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a weapon during the commission of … [Read more...] about Darlington drug arrests net more than 11 pounds of marijuana, police say
More than 25 pounds of marijuana, thousands of dollars seized during drug bust, Newport man charged
NEWPORT, Tenn. (WVLT) - The Cocke County Sheriff’s Office said a Newport man was charged after thousands of dollars and several drugs were seized on Wednesday. CCSO said it executed a search warrant at a Newport home following a narcotics investigation. While executing the search warrant, CCSO said officers seized the following: $6,455 cash Approximately seven grams of … [Read more...] about More than 25 pounds of marijuana, thousands of dollars seized during drug bust, Newport man charged
Irish woman arrested at Norwegian airport accused of smuggling €800k of cannabis in suitcases
An Irish woman has been arrested at Oslo’s Gardermoen Airport on suspicion of smuggling 41.7kg of cannabis valued at €834,000, the Irish Mirror can exclusively reveal. The woman, in her 30s, was arrested by Norwegian police on Thursday, January 9, after arriving from a flight from Bangkok in Thailand. She was stopped by Customs Officers after an X-Ray examination of the … [Read more...] about Irish woman arrested at Norwegian airport accused of smuggling €800k of cannabis in suitcases
Are cannabis cafes coming to Connecticut?
Connecticut has seen its cannabis sales dwarfed by neighboring states, so maybe cafes will help consumption trends. Connecticut House of Representatives by Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, D-Groton and Stonington, has introduced a bill to amend the cannabis law to allow cannabis cafes and restaurants. The sparse on-sentence bill would permit the opening of lounges that would offer … [Read more...] about Are cannabis cafes coming to Connecticut?
Cannabis debt crisis looms as billions in loans come due in 2026
As much as $3 billion in debt will come due for major U.S. cannabis operators by the end of 2026, a “wave” of maturities that could portend a significant shake-up in the regulated industry. Most analysts contend that companies have enough time to craft solutions to refinance their debt on favorable terms. However, some factors not under the industry’s control – such as major … [Read more...] about Cannabis debt crisis looms as billions in loans come due in 2026
Connecticut Bill Would End All Nonviolent Cannabis Charges, Resentence Incarcerated Offenders, Expunge Records, and Advance Equity
Filed by State Representatives Michael Shannon (D) and Anne Hughes (D), the bill has been referred to the Joint Committee on Judiciary for consideration. The proposal would address multiple facets of cannabis reform, including terminating all investigations and charges related to nonviolent cannabis offenses, shifting law enforcement resources away from cases that proponents of … [Read more...] about Connecticut Bill Would End All Nonviolent Cannabis Charges, Resentence Incarcerated Offenders, Expunge Records, and Advance Equity
Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
Imelda Walavalkar can still remember what people said when she first started selling packs of miniature joints shorter than her pinky finger. The co-founder of the Pure Beauty cannabis brand believed in the idea, but she kept getting a singular reaction from would-be customers: “What the f—k is this?” That was 2018, when the standard legal joint was filled with 1 gram of … [Read more...] about Tiny joints have ‘exploded’ in popularity in California
