NORWALK — City police arrested three employees at three separate convenience stores this week for selling cannabis without a license, the latest in a crackdown on illegal marijuana sales, officials said. The first arrest took place Tuesday at VP Snack and Soda 108 Varieties and Deli on Connecticut Avenue, according to Sgt. Ryan Evarts of the Norwalk Police Department. Evarts … [Read more...] about Norwalk PD arrest employees at 3 convenience stores for illegally selling cannabis, officials say
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Eight Stamford smoke shops raided, 4,200+ illegal cannabis products seized
STAMFORD — Eight Stamford smoke shops were raided at the end of 2024 in what state and local officials are calling a major crackdown of illegal cannabis sales. At a Wednesday morning press conference at the Stamford Police Department, two long tables were filled with illegal cannabis products — numerous vials containing marijuana buds, edibles containing THC in colorful … [Read more...] about Eight Stamford smoke shops raided, 4,200+ illegal cannabis products seized
More than 135 lbs. of illegal cannabis confiscated from 8 Stamford vape shops
STAMFORD, Conn. — A joint effort between state and local entities resulted in the confiscation of more than 135 pounds of illegal cannabis from eight vape shops in Stamford last month. A release from Attorney General William Tong on Wednesday reported that the raids on Dec. 19, 2024 found that the shops violated numerous criminal and civil statutes, including illegal drug … [Read more...] about More than 135 lbs. of illegal cannabis confiscated from 8 Stamford vape shops
The Cannabist Co. Expands New Jersey Footprint With Dispensary Opening in Mays Landing
– The Cannabist Co., one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and retailers of cannabis products in the U.S., announced the opening of its dispensary in Mays Landing, N.J. The location, at 4476 Black Horse Pike, marks the company’s third dispensary in the Garden State, expanding access to medical cannabis patients. Adult-use sales will commence in early 2025, … [Read more...] about The Cannabist Co. Expands New Jersey Footprint With Dispensary Opening in Mays Landing
Waterbury police seize fentanyl, 260 grams of marijuana in traffic stop, officials say
WATERBURY — Local officers patrolling near Walnut Street seized 260 grams of marijuana and more than 3 grams of fentanyl during a traffic stop Tuesday afternoon, according to Waterbury police. Officers from the Waterbury Police Department’s VICE and Intelligence Division and the Auto Theft Task Force were patrolling the area of Walnut and North Walnut streets Tuesday after … [Read more...] about Waterbury police seize fentanyl, 260 grams of marijuana in traffic stop, officials say
High Hopes, Low Returns: Connecticut Higher Collective Goes Up in Smoke
Well, folks, it seems the Connecticut Higher Collective is throwing in the towel. Pack it up, light one last joint, and say goodbye to a couple of locations that couldn’t quite hack it in the CT world of legal weed. The Hartford and Willington locations are shutting their doors, proving that even in a state where cannabis is about as controversial as a Starbucks latte, running … [Read more...] about High Hopes, Low Returns: Connecticut Higher Collective Goes Up in Smoke
Agrify Closes Sale of Cultivation Business
Agrify Corp., a leading provider of branded innovative solutions for the cannabis and hemp industries, announced the Company has signed an agreement for and closed the sale of its cultivation business to CP Acquisitions LLC (CP), an entity affiliated with Raymond Chang, the company’s former chairman and CEO (the “transaction”). The transaction involves the sale of the Agrify … [Read more...] about Agrify Closes Sale of Cultivation Business
What’s Weed Looking Like in CT in 2025? And Where Does the Little Guy Stand?
Welcome to 2025, where Connecticut’s weed scene is a Multi-Million-Dollar Juggernaut. Dispensaries are popping up like Dunkin on a caffeine bender, hawking everything from flower named after obscure fruit to THC gummies that promise to make you one with the universe. And let's not forget the THC-infused seltzers that pair perfectly with your yoga class. It’s all sleek marketing … [Read more...] about What’s Weed Looking Like in CT in 2025? And Where Does the Little Guy Stand?
The Hemp Co. by Curaleaf Celebrates Dry January With Debut of 2.5 mg Select Zero Proof Hemp Seltzer, New Flavors
Curaleaf Holdings Inc., a leading international provider of consumer cannabis products, introduced the latest addition to its new line of hemp-derived THC products, Select Zero Proof 2.5-milligram Hemp THC Seltzer. Debuting in time for Dry January, Select Zero Proof Seltzer is a delicious, fast-acting beverage now available in 2.5-milligram hemp THC, in addition to the … [Read more...] about The Hemp Co. by Curaleaf Celebrates Dry January With Debut of 2.5 mg Select Zero Proof Hemp Seltzer, New Flavors
Regulators eye new changes for Vermont’s shrinking medical cannabis program
The recommendations come as Vermont's medical cannabis patient registry's fallen nearly 10% from a year earlier. Vermont’s Cannabis Control Board is pushing for changes to its medical marijuana program, including new educational requirements and oversight structures, according to a legislative report released in November. The recommendations come as Vermont’s medical cannabis … [Read more...] about Regulators eye new changes for Vermont’s shrinking medical cannabis program
