Federal Marijuana Reform: The States Most Likely to Turn
Decriminalisation of cannabis at the federal level in the United States may be getting a little closer, but cannabis companies have high hope for certain states to change the reform laws.
UK Cannabis Grower Say He’s Like Jack and the Beanstalk
Timothy Valentine, an alleged cannabis grower who is accused of growing cannabis factories about his fish shop in the UK has apparently compared himself Jack and the Beanstalk.
London and Canadian Police Join Forces to Seize $32M in Illegal Cannabis
A huge cannabis operation has been discovered by both London and Canadian police who have seized $32M in illegal cannabis, which was being sold in multiple countries.
Two Albanian’s Deported from the UK after £950,000 Worth of Cannabis Found
Police in Blackpool in the United Kingdom have deported two Albanian nationals after they pleaded guilty to running a cannabis set up worth almost a million pounds.
Cannabis Could Bring in Billions for Germany
New findings suggests that legalising cannabis for personal use, may bring in billions of dollars for Germany. It is suggested this could be €5 billion for the economy.
Traffic Injuries Not Increased Since Cannabis was Legalised in Canada
Since Canada legalised cannabis for recreational use, a study published in the journal Drug and Alcohol Dependence has found that traffic injuries were not increased.
Israeli Weed Start-up Creates ‘Cannabis Sticks’
Israeli cannabis start up names Stickit has partnered with one of the leaders in the production of hemp cigarettes, Hempacco, to produce ‘cannabis sticks’.
Man in UK Fined Over £1 Worth of Cannabis
A man from Sculthorpe in the United Kingdom has been fined over a £1 worth stash of cannabis. He pleaded guilty to possession of 0.29 grams of cannabis on October 4.
Dog Sniffs Out £1 Million Worth of Cannabis Plants
A dog has sniff out a huge cannabis factory worth £1 million, after smelling something through a tiny hole in the wall next door to the owner’s gym he works out at.
Non-Catholic Sisterhood Holds CBD Salve-Making Class
Sisters of the Valley, a non-Catholic sisterhood which focuses on healing through plant based medicine, has held its first topical CBD salve-making class in California.
No Delta-8 THC for New York Cannabinoid Hemp Program
Delta-8 THC, a controversial cannabinoid, has been banned from the New York Cannabinoid Hemp Program, clamping down on regulations surrounding the psychoactive cannabinoid.
McDonald’s Delivery Driver in UK Caught with Bags of Cannabis
An 18-year old male McDonald’s delivery driver from Reading in the UK was caught carrying five bags of cannabis and has been arrested for drug driving.
3kg of Synthetic Cannabis Found in Christchurch Properties
A synthetic cannabis ring has been discovered by police in the Canterbury region in New Zealand, after a 2-month long investigation. Over 3kg of synthetic cannabis was found and approx. $40,000 in cash.
What Can We Learn from Cannabis Re-calls in Canada 3 Years After Legalisation?
Recalls for cannabis products in Canada can provide learning opportunities for other countries in avoiding such issues. With specific controls along the production line, lessons can be learnt.
Californian Hotel Offering Joints for Breakfast
Imagine enjoying a lovely hotel break when the staff offer you a joint for brekkie. Well, at this Californian hotel, guests can enjoy some of the property’s homegrown cannabis.
Huge Cannabis Farm Picked Up by Helicopter in UK
Police officers in the UK have found a substantial cannabis factory after a helicopter discovered a large heat source. The cannabis find is said to be worth around A$380,00.
New Deep-tech Revealed which Purifies Cannabis
A new technology has been launched at the world’s biggest cannabis b2b event, which will help to purify cannabis by processing the molecules, to reveal a purer and cleaner extract.
Influencer in Sri Lanka Arrested for Cannabis Cultivation
Cannabis influencer Wasantha Sena Weliange, who lives in Sri Lanka and has tens of thousands of Facebook followers, has been charged with cannabis cultivation, an illegal act in Sri Lanka since the late 1800s.
Cresco Pharma Signs Deal to Enter Swiss Cannabis Medical Market
Cresco Pharma (ASX: CPH) is to set up a deal with a medicinal cannabis company in Switzerland, named Innuana AG, to expand into the medical market.
Colorado Produced Nearly $2.2 Billion Worth of Cannabis Products Last Year
Colorado in 2020 produced a revenue of around $2.2 billion in cannabis products, as well as producing 1.8 million pounds of legal cannabis. This is compared to 1.37 million pounds in 2019.
Luxembourg Leads the Way in Europe for Cannabis Legalisation
To stop people from turning to the black cannabis market, Luxembourg has now revealed it will make both using and growing cannabis plants legal, making it the first country I Europe to do so.
Halloween Warning to Parents to Watch for Cannabis Edibles
Police in Dublin, Ireland have issued a warning to parents to keep an eye out for what their children are eating on Halloween, after six children were hospitalised for unknowingly eating cannabis edibles.
Legalisation of Cannabis Approved by Congress in Costa Rica
Whilst President Carlos Alvarado and other conservative groups have opposed the legalising of cannabis plan, congress approved the legalisation of the drug. It would still need to be approved again by vote.
Personal and Medicinal Cannabis to be Legalised in Switzerland
A parliamentary commission has decided that cannabis should be legalised in Switzerland for both personal use and medical use, in attempts to stop the black market of the substance.
Shoppers Find Cannabis Plant Growing in Planter Outside Fish Bar in Bristol, UK
Shoppers in Bristol’s Clifton Village were surprised to find a rather large cannabis plant growing right outside the street’s fish bar after sprouting in the recent rain!
Interview with CEO of Curaleaf, One of the Largest Cannabis Companies in US
In this article we look at an interview with Joe Bayern, who is the CEO of Curaleaf Holdings. Curaleaf is one of the biggest cannabis companies in the US based on revenue. Here he talks about the future of the company.
Northwest Missouri State University Offering Students Medicinal Cannabis Education
The Northwest Missouri State University is partnering with Green Flower to create an education program for students to learn about the upcoming opportunities withing the medical cannabis field.
Man from UK ‘Beaten’ and Jailed for 25 Years In Dubai for CBD Vape Oil
Footballer Billy Hood, describes being beaten and tasered by police into signing a confession for drugs charges in Dubai, where drug charges are extremely strict. His sentence is 25 years in prison.
Country in Oregon, US is Overcome by Illegal Cannabis Crops
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners says they have been overcome by the amount of illegal cannabis farms, which are gaining in size and numbers and now becoming a consistent problem.
Oregon State University Receives $10 Million for Hemp Market
A $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s Sustainable Agricultural Systems grant program has been given to OSU.