In a significant development highlighting the intersection of organized crime and the cannabis industry, multiple men with ties to a known gang have been sentenced for a series of burglaries targeting marijuana dispensaries across Colorado.According to federal authorities, the defendants orchestrated a coordinated operation spanning multiple counties. Their efforts involved … [Read more...] about Colorado Men Sentenced in Dispensary Burglary Ring Tied to Gang Activity
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Stolen Marijuana from Colorado State Patrol Recovered in Denver
In a recent incident, marijuana that had been stolen from the Colorado State Patrol was successfully recovered in Denver. Details surrounding the theft and subsequent recovery are limited, but authorities have confirmed the retrieval of the stolen substances. The investigation is ongoing, and further information will be released as it becomes available.This event underscores … [Read more...] about Stolen Marijuana from Colorado State Patrol Recovered in Denver
How a Colorado operator stumbled onto ‘blueprint for laundering marijuana’
Justin Trouard thought he was doing a favor when he agreed in January to look at the books of a struggling, licensed Colorado marijuana cultivation company to see if he could help turn the business around. Instead, the CEO of licensed outdoor cultivator Mammoth Farms stumbled onto “the blueprint for how to launder marijuana” in and out of the state’s regulated industry, he told … [Read more...] about How a Colorado operator stumbled onto ‘blueprint for laundering marijuana’
Colorado cannabis operator’s testing experiment yields damning pesticide, microbial and potency results
More than 85% of regulated marijuana products sold in Colorado’s adult-use market might violate health and labeling laws, according to a recent report by one of the state’s cannabis operators. Frustrated by the apparent reluctance of the Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (MED) to test state-regulated cannabis products and punish those found to be breaking the law, Justin … [Read more...] about Colorado cannabis operator’s testing experiment yields damning pesticide, microbial and potency results
Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado’s maturing market means risk for buyers
Justin Singer makes edible cannabis products in Colorado under the names Ripple and Ript, and over the years, he has become increasingly concerned about the state’s lack of enforcement of the industry and what that means for the safety of the marijuana supply. A breaking point came when he released a much cheaper product to the market, and increased sales by five times, … [Read more...] about Potential for contaminated cannabis products in Colorado’s maturing market means risk for buyers
Colorado tries a new public health campaign about cannabis
In more than a decade since Colorado voters legalized recreational marijuana for adults, state officials have come up with a ton of ideas for delivering cannabis-cautious public health messages to the public. They tried stoner humor. They tried high-concept art installations. They tried … hoedown music? The results have been decidedly mixed. But now state-funded researchers … [Read more...] about Colorado tries a new public health campaign about cannabis
Researchers at CU Boulder hope to make reliable breath testing for marijuana a reality
BOULDER, Colo. (KRDO) - It was way back in 2012 when Colorado voters approved the passage of Amendment 64, legalizing recreational marijuana. But law enforcement still does not have a reliable way to test drivers to see if they took the drug recently and distinctly establish if they're too impaired to drive.In a previous study, researchers found while it's possible to detect … [Read more...] about Researchers at CU Boulder hope to make reliable breath testing for marijuana a reality
“The Tea on THC” campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado
The cannabis available in Colorado dispensaries today has high concentrations of THC, much higher than ever available before. Researchers at the Colorado School of Public Health want consumers to be aware of the risks associated with its use. The Tea on THC On Tuesday, the school launched a campaign, in partnership with Initium Health, called "The Tea on THC". It is focused on … [Read more...] about “The Tea on THC” campaign aims to educate about dangers of high THC cannabis in Colorado
The Colorado School of Public Health starts new youth THC awareness campaign
The Colorado School of Public Health and creative collaborator Initium Health started an awareness campaign about the risks of potent cannabis with youth and parents. The first-of-its-kind public awareness campaign, "The Tea on THC" looks to educate Coloradans on the "often-overlooked" health risks of high-concentration cannabis, according to a news release from … [Read more...] about The Colorado School of Public Health starts new youth THC awareness campaign
Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
Colorado marijuana sales continued falling on a monthly and annual basis through the fall, state Department of Revenue data shows.Looks like low-potency pot isn't sparking a sales revolution at dispensaries after all.A little over a week after the 9News story "Weaker weed sparking higher sales in Colorado" talked about how low-potency cannabis was driving new customers and more … [Read more...] about Colorado Marijuana Sales Continue Getting Colder in 2024. Low-Potency Weed Won’t Heat Things Up.
