Illegal marijuana seizures in California in 2024 target the black market and impact the legal cannabis industry
Recent raids by California law enforcement highlight how entrenched the illegal cannabis market remains in the state, despite legalization. In 2024 alone, California authorities se
THC club arrested for illegal marijuana sales and money laundering
In a recent incident, law enforcement agencies raided a THC club and accused the company of illegally selling real marijuana and engaging in money laundering activities. The raid h
NYC's fight against illegal cannabis shops: evading fines and endangering public safety
New York's ongoing battle against illegal cannabis shops has taken a frustrating turn, as hundreds of these unlicensed establishments have reportedly evaded millions in fines.
Former New York undersheriff uncovers illegal cannabis raids and faces retaliation
A former New York undersheriff claims he was marginalized after exposing his department's crackdowns on illegal cannabis, highlighting the tension between law enforcement pract
What to call the illegal marijuana market
A gray market or parallel market is the trading of a good through distribution channels that are not authorized by the original manufacturer or brand owner. Gray market products (g
Police officers cleared of charges after being linked to tip-off to illegal cannabis operation
A web of lies and conspiracies is unfolding in Franklin County, Maine, involving at least four police officers and several city officials. While two former Franklin County deputies
Nearly $37 Million in Illegal Weed Found in Oakland, California Warehouse
This past weekend, officials discovered a warehouse in Oakland, California that was allegedly full of illegal cannabis plants, according to the California Department of Fish and Wi
Study found that 92% of illegal cannabis samples contained pesticides
A recent study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research found shocking evidence of the presence of pesticides in both illegal and legal cannabis from Canada. In “High Le
New York closes ‘illegal’ dispensaries – Cannabis | weed | marijuana
New York cannabis regulators and police departments are shutting down “illegal” dispensaries. Last Monday, the authorities searched seven shops. The situation is not di
Canada’s Border Agency is reminding travelers that bringing cannabis across an international border is illegal
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) issued a press release on June 26 as a reminder to travelers on Canada Day (July 1) or U.S. Independence Day (July 4): No Cannabis Crossing
Oregon wants to crack down on illegal cannabis by holding landowners accountable
If Oregon’s cannabis growers don’t literally clean up their actions, landowners will soon pay the price as their migrant workers risk being deported. Oregon is a haven
The California authorities continue to take action against illegal cannabis activities
The California Unified Cannabis Enforcement Taskforce (UCETF) recently announced its progress in “aggressively” cracking down on the illicit cannabis market. Between Ja
Riverside County police seize $1 million in illegal cannabis and mushroom products
According to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, the raid occurred around 5:30 p.m. on May 4. The Jurupa Valley Sheriff’s Station Special En
Are the Chinese really running the illegal weed market in America?
A joint law enforcement task force discovered approximately 9,000 pounds of cannabis, valued at nearly $15 million, in suburban Antioch, California, just days before Christmas. The
Cannabis on the illegal market is __________ cheaper than the legal market? A. 15%, B. 55% or C. 93%?
The illegal cannabis market is _______ cheaper than the legal market? 10%, 55% or 93% cheaper? $80 legal ounces in Michigan, $4 in Oregon, what’s up with the price drop in th
The Oklahoma Senate passes legislation against the illegal cannabis industry
The Oklahoma Senate on Tuesday passed legislation targeting the illicit cannabis industry by requiring medical marijuana companies to provide proof that they legally occupy the pro
The governor of New York unveils a plan to crack down on illegal pot shops
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday unveiled new legislation aimed at tackling the state’s hardline illegal cannabis traffickers. The bill, already supported by dozens of
New York City officials pledge crackdown on illegal potteries
New York City officials announced this week that they would take new steps to address the city’s growing number of unlicensed cannabis retailers to help launch the regulated
Did California judges just rule all cannabis businesses illegal?
California Circuit Court of Appeals criminalized marijuana dealings under RICO law Last Wednesday, a panel of judges in a California court ruled that running a cannabis business is
Oklahoma Narcotics Bureau investigates 2,000 potentially illegal cultivation licenses
A recent report from Tulsa World states that there are a few thousand unlicensed medical cannabis companies in the state, according to the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerou