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What’s next? Are they going to bring a crane? Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 Criminals target Oakland cannabis business using a forklift. OAKLAND - Oakland police are investigating three separate crimes against cannabis businesses in West Oakland. The businesses were targeted overnight and one case involves the use of a forklift. Surveillance vid
Jim Belushi for Senator in 2024? Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 “What do you guys think? Should I run for office??? #GrowingBelushi” actor and cannabis farmer Jim Belushi tweeted in May, throwing the question to his followers. (Benzinga) Recently, Belushi posted a promotional video featuring Dan Aykroyd. Aykroyd proclaimed gleefully, "Jim Belushi
Philly City Council members want to restrict conversion of Marijuana dispensaries Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 City Council is moving to pass a bill that would limit medical weed distributors from becoming recreational sellers in future. Two Philadelphia City Council members — Republican Brian J. O’Neill and Democrat Curtis Jones Jr. — are movi
Six people busted for Marijuana operation Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 In what they call a “major operation,” Placer County Sheriff’s Office deputies, detectives and special events (SET) team executed a search warrant at a property on Northridge Road in unincorporated Lincoln and made six arrests, on Monday. Placer County Sheriff's Office said
Biden Admin confirms Marijuana descheduling happening THIS year Image Cannabis NewsJune 20, 2023 Is the United States about to see its biggest change to marijuana policy in recent decades? Marijuana reform at the federal level is coming in the near future, says senior Biden officials. During a press briefing in Sacramento, Calif., a few days ago, U
Brazilians protest to demand Cannabis decriminalization Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 Pro-cannabis protesters demonstrated in Sao Paulo on Saturday (June 17) to demand the decriminalization of the plant. During the protest, attendees held signs defending the use of marijuana and smoking on the street. Amongst the main demands was the de-stigmati
Cruise industry clarifies stance on Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 19, 2023 They are known by different nicknames. The Heat. The Po-Po. Five-O. Cruise aficionados simply call them the cruise police. Now, major lines such as Royal Caribbean, Carnival and even Disney Cruise Line have clarified their stance on cannabis and CBD. Simply put, if you sa
Cannabis arrests down as DEA seizes 6 Million Plants Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 The DEA reported seizing millions of marijuana plants and arrested more than 5,000 people for cannabis-related offenses last year. The US Drug Enforcement Administration and its law enforcement partners arrested fewer people for cannabis-related offenses in 2022 c
Congress smacks Russia about Marijuana Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 In a rare bipartisan act, Congress smacks Russia over marijuana prisoners, now if they could be this united here at home. Nothing brings people together than a common enemy. Congress, which delights in fighting among themselves has united in issuing another message to Russia. N
Man arrested for immigration offences after 150 Cannabis plants discovered Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 An Eastern European man has been arrested after officers discovered 150 cannabis plants in a home. On Wednesday, June 14, the Neighbourhood Policing Team and Rural Task Force were made aware of concerns regarding cannabis cultivation in Water
Illinois lawmakers, Cannabis business owners lobby to close Delta-8 regulation loophole Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 CHICAGO - The popularity of Delta-8, a hemp byproduct often described as "marijuana light" or "diet weed," has skyrocketed in the past couple of years. Retailers across the city have started selling a variety of products infused
What to know about the global rise of Medical Cannabis Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 The legal medical cannabis industry is a global powerhouse now, however, that was obviously not always the case. International economists estimate that the legal medical cannabis market topped $31.8 billion USD in 2022 and that by 2030 the market size could more
UConn student shot and killed in attempted Marijuana robbery Image Cannabis NewsJune 15, 2023 A University of Connecticut student was shot and killed in a car during a marijuana robbery attempt in Hartford on Tuesday night, according to police. Hartford police responded to a report of a vehicle that had crashed into a bridge around 10:30 p.m. at th
Man charged after alleged 110lb Cannabis bust Image Cannabis NewsJune 14, 2023 A man has been charged after what is alleged to be 50kg of cannabis was found in the back of a van in New South Wales. The white van was allegedly speeding down Rakow Street in Broken Hill when NSW Police pulled the vehicle over. There was what is alleged to be 50kg of
Connecticut sells $23 Million worth of Cannabis in May Image Cannabis NewsJune 14, 2023 But getting rich as a cannabis entrepreneur is still hard, even in Connecticut. Connecticut raked in $23 million worth of cannabis this May, NBC reports. And that figure isn’t an aberration. The raw figures show that money earned from adult-use cannabis sales in
Marijuana dispensaries have seen little police activity, despite concerns from neighbors Image Cannabis NewsJune 12, 2023 Since medical marijuana was legalized in Ohio in 2016, Dayton’s dispensaries have seen little police activity and no violent crime, a Dayton Daily News investigation found. When the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program began i
