Marijuana

Law Enforcement Cracks Down on Illegal Marijuana Cultivation in Hancock County: Key Guidelines for Growers Issued

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Findlay, Ohio — Law enforcement authorities in Hancock County have clarified the regulations surrounding marijuana cultivation following a recent operation that uncovered multiple illegal grow sites. On August 5, the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Hancock-METRICH Drug Task Force, the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation, and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Division, executed a Marijuana Eradication Operation in the region. During the operation, officials identified 42 marijuana cultivation sites containing a total of 289 plants. Additionally, they discovered a site with six plants exceeding legal limits. The investigation led officers to … Read more

Luxury Car Dealership Linked to $22 Million Marijuana Trafficking Ring: Four Found Guilty in Shocking Federal Case

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Newport News, Virginia — A federal jury recently convicted four men involved in a sizable marijuana trafficking operation that used a posh used car dealership as its hub. The scheme, which funneled significant amounts of cash to California in exchange for large shipments of marijuana, underscores the complexities of drug distribution networks despite changing state laws. The four men were part of a group of 37 individuals indicted for their roles in drug trafficking that spanned from 2017 to 2023. Of those, 31 have pleaded guilty over the past two years, while the remaining defendants … Read more

Kentucky Takes a Step Forward: Medical Marijuana Legalized – Is Recreational Use Next?

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Frankfort, Kentucky — As the conversation around marijuana continues to evolve in the United States, attention is turning to Kentucky, where the recent legalization of medical marijuana has raised questions about the potential for recreational use. Currently, 24 states permit the use of marijuana for various purposes, highlighting a growing trend in state-level legislation. Kentucky’s move to legalize medical marijuana followed years of debate, driven by advocates who emphasized the benefits for patients suffering from conditions like chronic pain and epilepsy. Governor Andy Beshear signed the medical legalization bill into law, marking a significant shift … Read more

Local Residents Gear Up for Rally to Challenge Marijuana Tax Fund Use in Mecosta County

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Big Rapids, Mich. — Residents in Mecosta County are organizing a peaceful rally on Thursday morning to voice their concerns regarding the allocation of funds from the marijuana excise tax. The Mecosta County Board of Commissioners is set to meet to finalize a plan that allocates $200,000 to Green Charter Township as part of a total distribution of nearly $700,000. The funds designated for Green Charter Township are intended to cover legal expenses related to a lawsuit against Gotion North America. This company plans to establish an electric vehicle battery parts factory in the county, … Read more