Recreational cannabis sales in Connecticut reached a new monthly high in October 2021, with sales totaling $14.7 million according to the state Department of Consumer Protection (DCP). Conversely, medical marijuana sales hit a new monthly low since January, with October’s total reaching $10.1 million. DCP data shows the average price for cann
Wingfield Cannabis Seizure by SAPOL
Police arrested a 60-year-old man from Two Wells at Wingfield for drug offences after finding 57 kilograms of vacuum-packed cannabis in his vehicle. The police also searched his home where additional items were seized for forensic analysis. The man was refused bail and is set to appear in the Adelaide Magistrates Court. This significant seizure [&h
US Support for Marijuana Legalization Reaches 70%
Gallup polls show that a record 70% of Americans now support the legalization of marijuana, a number that has been growing since the mid-1990s. The increase is attributed to more states adopting legalization and the public’s preference for regulation over prohibition. The NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) reports
Cannabis Retailer Sues Costa Mesa over Withheld Permit
The High Seas cannabis boutique has been unable to open due to an outstanding final permit from the city of Costa Mesa, despite obtaining all other necessary licenses and permissions and spending $4.5 million on renovations. Owners Rachel Xin, Michael Moussalli and Matteo Tabib, who filed a petition in court to compel the city to […]
Birmingham Ex-Nightclub Unveils Hidden Cannabis Plants – BBC.com
– In Birmingham, UK, hundreds of cannabis plants were discovered in a former nightclub. The empty venue on Great Hampton Street, Hockley, was being used as a cannabis factory. The plants are believed to be worth more than £1m. – The facility was discovered by police officers carrying out a routine patrol. After noticing a […]
Sonoma Valley Cannabis Farmers Thrive with Successful Crop
Marley Lovell and Ben Blake, co-founders of Esencia Gardens, recently relocated their cannabis growing site from Mendocino County to Sonoma Valley due to its more temperate climate that promotes the growth of cannabis plants. The duo specializes in breeding cannabis strains that can withstand changeable weather and stand out in a market increasingl
Man Jailed for Hiding £400k Worth of Cannabis in Van in Douglas
A man was caught with £400,000 worth of cannabis hidden in a van in Douglas and has been sentenced to jail. The 32-year-old man, who was not identified, was arrested in March after an operation by the Isle of Man Constabulary’s Proactive Team. The man had hidden the drugs in the bodywork and roof lining […]
Missouri’s Recreational Cannabis Industry Hits $1.5B in Under a Year
On November 8, Missourians marked a year since the legalization of recreational marijuana which turned the industry from a million-dollar to a billion-dollar one. Nine months since the sales began, the reach of the business has expanded to more people, with a large flow of new customers every day. According to the Missouri Department of […]
Cannabis Legal Status: Comprehensive Guide for All 50 States
Ohio has become the 24th state in the U.S to legalize adult-use cannabis, marking a significant shift for the traditionally conservative state. The new law is expected to launch the adult-use market by 2024 and could generate $1.65 billion in sales by 2027. President Joe Biden announced in October 2022 that he would pardon all […]
Simsbury Voters Say No to Retail Cannabis – NBC Connecticut
In a recent ballot, voters in Simsbury rejected the idea of allowing retail cannabis locations in the town. The ballot question, which asked if the sale of recreational marijuana should be allowed, was rejected by a vote of 3,379 to 2,817. Some residents were pleased with the decision, not considering this kind of change as […]