Legal U.S. marijuana is pouring into Mexico. It’s pricey, popular and has names such as ‘Bubba Kush.’ August 8, 2021 AggregatedNews Black Market, News & Insights 0 Comments MEXICO CITY — The most sought after marijuana being trafficked across the U.S.-Mexico border is now the weed entering Mexico, not the weed leaving it. Cannabis sold legally in California is heading south illegally, dominating a booming boutique market across… Read More→
21 indicted in Colorado in connection with international black market marijuana and money laundering scheme June 11, 2021 AggregatedNews Black Market, News & Insights 0 Comments Charges range from racketeering, conspiracy and money laundering to drug cultivation and distribution Federal and local law enforcement on Thursday announced the takedown of a black market marijuana and money laundering scheme in Colorado — an operation comprising 21 individuals… Read More→
Can Weed Legalization Tame New York City’s Illicit Market? June 7, 2021 AggregatedNews Black Market, New York 0 Comments The state is trying to legalize the biggest cannabis black market in the country — but that will only work if they can get the established industry players on board At five-foot-six with a mess of curly hair and a boyish… Read More→
When California declared war on cannabis growers and called in the Army July 24, 2020 AggregatedNews Black Market, California 0 Comments As state law enforcement played whack-a-mole with illegal marijuana fields, local communities protested the “invading army.” Driving through Humboldt County last winter, I heard radio ads for help harvesting and selling cannabis crops, as well as for products geared toward… Read More→
California weighs steep new fines to combat illegal cannabis sellers July 21, 2020 AggregatedNews Black Market, California 0 Comments Alarmed that unlicensed cannabis sellers continue to dominate California’s pot market, state lawmakers are moving toward imposing steep new fines on businesses that provide building space, advertising platforms and other aid to illicit operations. Those who provide assistance to illegal… Read More→
California wants to hire more cannabis cops to get a handle on black market marijuana June 3, 2020 AggregatedNews Black Market, California 0 Comments California’s Bureau of Cannabis Control is looking to beef up its law enforcement presence. The bureau in a new state budget request is asking lawmakers to let it build an 87-member police force that would enforce the 2016 law voters… Read More→
How Federal Marijuana Policy Is Pushing Veterans into the Black Market May 28, 2020 AggregatedNews Black Market 0 Comments A California group is fighting to end a federal prohibition that makes it impossible for veterans to get cannabis through the VA. Alex is 34 and lives outside of Sacramento. Like many Californians, he vapes marijuana concentrate for a variety… Read More→
New York City Is Shut Down, But Its Black-Market Weed Is Booming May 14, 2020 AggregatedNews Black Market, Coronavirus, New York 0 Comments “There’s a morgue with refrigerated trucks down the street from me,” says one West Village customer. “If I could live in my bong right now, I’d do it” “There’s a morgue with refrigerated trucks down the street from me,” says… Read More→