OKLAHOMA CITY — A new slate of laws aims to clean up Oklahoma’s reputation as the “Wild West of Weed.” The state Legislature passed a total of 10 new regulations in 2024 for the state’s medicinal marijuana industry, some of which take effect Jan. 1. But producers are worried that the new laws will hurt growers and dispensaries in the state. “This industry has continued to … [Read more...] about Once budding, Oklahoma’s weed industry faces tougher enforcement
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Oklahoma agents seize thousands of marijuana plants in Marietta raid
MARIETTA, OK (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics' Marijuana Enforcement Teams executed a search warrant on December 12 at a grow operation located at 8069 Oil Springs Road in Marietta. The operation was found to be cultivating marijuana without the necessary registration from the bureau. According to OBN, agents seized 6,703 marijuana plants and 57 pounds of processed … [Read more...] about Oklahoma agents seize thousands of marijuana plants in Marietta raid
Oklahoma’s Secret War: OBN Director Reveals Growing Threat Of Illegal Marijuana Farms
We’re taking a look at what Oklahoma’s top drug enforcement officer says are the biggest drug issues in our state. News On 6’s Lori Fullbright sat down with the director of the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics, Donnie Anderson. He says meth still kills more people in Oklahoma than any other drug, but fentanyl is catching up fast. However, he says the number one issue is illegal … [Read more...] about Oklahoma’s Secret War: OBN Director Reveals Growing Threat Of Illegal Marijuana Farms
LARGE-SCALE ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWING OPERATION BUSTED IN ROGERS COUNTY BY OKLAHOMA BUREAU OF NARCOTICS
Agents for the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics did a big marijuana bust at an illegal grow operation in Rogers County. Agents and Rogers County deputies served a search warrant at the property and seized more than 27,000 marijuana plants. OBN says Galahad Farms near Claremore was committing fraud by operating under the previous owner’s information. The site is … [Read more...] about LARGE-SCALE ILLEGAL MARIJUANA GROWING OPERATION BUSTED IN ROGERS COUNTY BY OKLAHOMA BUREAU OF NARCOTICS
Gunman gets life in prison for killing 4 in Oklahoma marijuana farm shooting
A deadly fire ripped through a Green Meadows industrial site in South Los Angeles early Saturday morning. Los Angeles police are investigating an explosive and deadly fire at a Green Meadows industrial site early Saturday after a body was recovered amid signs of an illegal cannabis operation, fire and police officials said. The body appeared to be that of a man, though … [Read more...] about Gunman gets life in prison for killing 4 in Oklahoma marijuana farm shooting
Oklahoma authorities seize 36 tons of illegally grown marijuana, one of state’s biggest hauls
Authorities announced Tuesday they seized one of the largest amounts of black-market marijuana in the state’s history. Authorities said more than 36 tons of the illegally grown crop were captured last week in Wagoner and Lincoln counties, one of the biggest seizures in state history. The drug bust was organized by the state Attorney General’s Organized Crime Task Force, which … [Read more...] about Oklahoma authorities seize 36 tons of illegally grown marijuana, one of state’s biggest hauls
Oklahoma Regulators Take Legal Action Against Cannabis Cultivation Facilities Over Noncompliance With Signage Laws
The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) announced Nov. 8 that regulators have initiated legal action against cannabis cultivation facilities over noncompliance with signage. OMMA officials said that on Oct. 31 regulators filed 165 petitions for revocation against licensed growers for failure to display the required signage in compliance with a new law that took effect … [Read more...] about Oklahoma Regulators Take Legal Action Against Cannabis Cultivation Facilities Over Noncompliance With Signage Laws
Want to own your own farm? Oklahoma sheriff auctioning 19 acres from seized marijuana farm
A former illegal marijuana grow farm in Johnston County will go on the auction block next month. The Johnston County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that a 19.24-acre lot near Coleman will be available from Sept. 11 to Sept. 13 at an online auction. An opening bid of $755,006 will start the auction. “We’re looking to find buyers who will take ownership of this … [Read more...] about Want to own your own farm? Oklahoma sheriff auctioning 19 acres from seized marijuana farm
OMMA Releases Findings of Medical Marijuana Supply and Demand Study
OKLAHOMA CITY – According to a comprehensive third-party study of supply-and-demand within Oklahoma’s medical cannabis industry, the state has 32 times more regulated medical cannabis than is necessary to meet the demand of licensed patients. Wednesday, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) released the commissioned study conducted by Cannabis Public Policy … [Read more...] about OMMA Releases Findings of Medical Marijuana Supply and Demand Study
‘I fear for my cattle with the chemicals’: Okarche marijuana grow waste overflows onto neighboring ranch for months
OKARCHE, Okla. (KFOR) – For the last several months, an Okarche marijuana grow has allegedly been dumping its waste at the back of their property which is now overflowing onto a neighboring ranch. News 4 has concealed the identity of the ranch owner as she fears for her physical safety. She first noticed the growing mountain of waste four months ago. “It wasn’t as large of a … [Read more...] about ‘I fear for my cattle with the chemicals’: Okarche marijuana grow waste overflows onto neighboring ranch for months
