Operation Weed Whacker shuts down six illegal smoke shops in Queens with arrests and major cannabis seizures
QUEENS, NY — A sweeping undercover operation targeting six illegal cannabis shops across Queens has led to four arrests, the padlocking of each storefront, and the seizure of hundreds of pounds of…
Cops padlock 50th rogue cannabis shop as D.C. crackdown blazes on
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A major milestone in the fight against illegal cannabis sales was reached Thursday as city officials padlocked Orbit DC, marking the 50th illegal cannabis shop closure across the District.…
Heavily fortified homes raided in Schenectady illicit cannabis bust
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. — Two homes fortified to resist police entry were raided Wednesday evening in Schenectady as part of a joint operation targeting the illegal sale of cannabis, authorities said. At approximately…
Ice-T Enters the Cannabis Industry with New Dispensary in Jersey City
Jersey City, NJ – Pioneering rapper and beloved actor Ice-T is making a bold move into the cannabis business with the opening of his new dispensary, “The Medicine Woman,” in Jersey City,…
Three Men Face Charges After Cannabis Seizure in Long Island City
Three Men Face Charges After Cannabis Seizure in Long Island City **Queens, NY** - Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the charging of Cesar Egas Nagua, Michel Garcia Rodriguez, and Alain Prieto…
Queens District Attorney Shuts Down Unlicensed Cannabis Shop Near Playground in Sunnyside
QUEENS, N.Y. — An unlicensed cannabis dispensary operating near a playground in Sunnyside has been shut down following community complaints, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced. The closure of the Green Point…
Police Bust $10 Million Cannabis Stash House in Queens
Queens, NY – Approximately four tons of illegal cannabis and cannabis products were seized from a storage facility in Floral Park on Tuesday in a coordinated operation by the Queens District Attorney’s…
New Jersey Cannabis Convention Returns to Atlantic City, September 6-7
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The NECANN New Jersey Cannabis Convention, presented by Ozone & Simply Herb, is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Atlantic City Convention Center on September…
New Jersey Man High on Cannabis Edibles Forces Emergency Landing After Bizarre Flight Episode
NEWARK, NJ – Eric Nicholas Gapco, a 26-year-old New Jersey man, was arrested following a series of disruptive behaviors on an American Airlines flight from Seattle to Dallas, which necessitated an emergency…
Rockland County Smoke Shops Guilty After Cops Find 405 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis
ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced the conclusion of a year-long investigation into several Rockland County smoke shops, with three individuals and five corporations pleading guilty…
Toms River Cannabis Advocate Heading to Prison for Five Years
Toms River, NJ – Daniel Kessel, known for his active role in advocating for the legalization of cannabis dispensaries in Toms River, has been sentenced to a five-year jail term by an…
New Jersey Has Cannabis Equity Problem, So Phil Murphy Threw $12 Million At It
BLOOMFIELD, NJ – The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (NJCRC) disclosed an award of $12 million in grant funding to 48 cannabis businesses. This…
Elmira Woman Charged for Illegal Sale of Cannabis
WELLSVILLE, NY – This past Friday, the Wellsville Police, with assistance from New York State Police VGNET Officers, arrested Jennifer Soto, a 37-year-old resident of Elmira. Soto was charged with Unlawful Sale…
O’Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Crackdown on Underage Alcohol and Cannabis Use
Sen. O'Scanlon introduced a bill that would reinstate penalties for underage possession and consumption of alcohol and cannabis.…
Stolen Handgun and Cannabis Possession Lead to Arrest in Maryland
UPPER MARLBORO, MD – Gregory Neverson, a 20-year-old from Upper Marlboro, has been charged with illegal possession of a stolen handgun and possession with intent to distribute cannabis in Montgomery County. Officers…
Red State Votes Down Recreational Weed After Years Of Cannabis Chaos
Red State Votes Down Recreational Weed After Years Of Cannabis Chaos Bronson Winslow on March 8, 2023 Oklahoma voters Tuesday rejected a ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana in the state amid…
Calabasas Man Sentenced to 17½ Years in Prison for Scamming Cannabis Vaping Business Investors Out of More Than $35 Million
LOS ANGELES – A former UCLA decathlete who also competed with the Philippines national team was sentenced today to 210 months in federal prison for fraudulently raising more than $45 million…
Former San Bernardino County Planning Commissioner Agrees to Plead Guilty to Bribery Charge for Corrupt Cannabis Permit Scheme
INFORMATION (Chavez) PLEA AGREEMENT (Chavez) PLEA AGREEMENT (Pacheco) LOS ANGELES – A former San Bernardino County planning commissioner has agreed to plead…
Rapper, Actor Ice-T Opening Cannabis Dispensary in New Jersey
JERSEY CITY, NJ – On television, rapper Ice-T is a police detective. In real life, he is an ex-rapper and television star who is getting ready to open a marijuana dispensary in…
Pro-Weed Florida Dem’s Cannabis Holdings To Go Up In Smoke After Public Scrutiny
Pro-Weed Florida Dem’s Cannabis Holdings To Go Up In Smoke After Public Scrutiny Gabe Kaminsky on July 15, 2022 Democratic Florida gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried, who supports marijuana legalization, said Wednesday she…
AE Global Opens AE Global Boston Office, Continues to Invest in Cannabis Packaging Infrastructure in Emerging Markets
AE Global Continues to Invest in Cannabis Packaging Infrastructure in Emerging Markets Tweet this “The new AE Global North office puts us at the center of America’s most exciting new cannabis markets,”…