Bensalem drug bust nets two arrests, marijuana, and handgun
Bensalem, PA – A pair of suspected drug dealers were arrested in a sting operation that led police to seize marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a … Read more
Marijuana
Florida coach busted with bags of marijuana at Winter Haven park
WINTER HAVEN, Fla. — A 34-year-old high school coach was arrested Monday after deputies discovered marijuana inside his vehicle during a patrol at a public … Read more
Maryland man pleads guilty to $1.5M COVID fraud and drug-trafficking crimes involving machine guns and marijuana
GREENBELT, MD – A 33-year-old Temple Hills man admitted in federal court to a wide-ranging scheme that combined pandemic unemployment fraud with firearms and drug-trafficking … Read more
DC man gets 37 months in prison for handgun possession after marijuana stop
WASHINGTON — A D.C. man was sentenced Monday to over three years in federal prison after officers found him carrying a loaded Glock handgun during … Read more
Connecticut man charged with kidnapping Uber driver to traffic 130 pounds of marijuana into New Jersey
CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 27-year-old man from Manchester, Connecticut, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and drug trafficking after allegedly forcing an Uber … Read more
Two Elizabeth men arrested after firearms and drug raid yields Uzi-style gun, ghost gun, and 12 pounds of marijuana
SOMERVILLE, N.J. — Two men from Elizabeth, N.J., were arrested following a joint law enforcement raid that uncovered a cache of illegal firearms, drugs, and … Read more
Brooklyn man gets 50 years in prison for Franklin Township murder tied to marijuana robbery
SOMERVILLE, NJ — A Brooklyn man convicted in the murder of a Franklin Township resident during a robbery involving marijuana was sentenced Thursday to 50 … Read more
Drug bust nets cocaine, mushrooms, marijuana, $17K cash in Allentown raid
ALLENTOWN, PA — A 31-year-old woman was arrested Friday afternoon after police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs and cash during a search of … Read more
Speeding driver high on marijuana gets up to 13½ years for triple-fatal Southern State Parkway crash
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Laurelton man was sentenced Thursday to up to 13½ years in prison for a 2022 crash on the Southern State Parkway … Read more
Armed suspect busted during laundry room marijuana session at New City apartment complex
NEW CITY, N.Y. — A 24-year-old man with a warrant for weapons possession was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police found him and two others allegedly … Read more
Drunk-driving teen crashes in McDonald’s drive-thru with marijuana and BB gun
STAFFORD, VA — A juvenile allegedly under the influence crashed into another vehicle while attempting to order food at a McDonald’s drive-thru late Tuesday night, … Read more
Four arrested in large-scale illegal marijuana grow operation spanning Ventura and Los Angeles counties
VENTURA, Calif. — Authorities have arrested four men in connection with a large-scale illegal residential marijuana cultivation operation spanning Ventura and Los Angeles counties, the … Read more
Virginia Beach man arrested after fleeing DUI checkpoint, found with ammo and marijuana
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A convicted felon was arrested after attempting to evade a traffic safety checkpoint, leading police to discover ammunition and marijuana in … Read more
Queens DA shuts down illegal pot shop in Forest Hills, seizes over 30 pounds of marijuana
QUEENS, N.Y. — Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced the closure of an unlicensed cannabis shop in Forest Hills, resulting in the seizure of more … Read more
Troy man charged with marijuana trafficking and firearm offenses
ALBANY, N.Y. — A 53-year-old man from Troy, New York, has been indicted on marijuana trafficking and firearm charges, federal authorities announced on Wednesday. Omjasisa … Read more
Two arrested in large-scale marijuana cultivation operation in Cuba, New York
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two residents of Cuba, New York, were arrested and charged with manufacturing and possessing over 100 marijuana plants with intent to distribute, … Read more
Chester County Weed Operation Up In Smoke After Police Seize 180 Pounds of Marijuana
WEST WHITELAND TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Two Exton residents have been arrested in connection to a drug trafficking operation that authorities say involved over 180 pounds … Read more
Kamala Harris Not Eating Marijuana Infused Gummies, VP Confesses with a Cackle
Looks like Kamala Harris wants to set the record straight—no election-cycle gummies for this VP! During a town hall in Royal Oak, Michigan, Harris was … Read more
Monmouth County Commissioner Urges Allocation of Marijuana Tax Revenue to Addiction Services
FREEHOLD, NJ — In a recent public statement, Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone, on behalf of the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, has called … Read more
Maryland Celebrates New Billion Dollar Marijuana Industry
Record-Breaking Cannabis Sales in Maryland Surpass $1.1 Billion in First Year ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore revealed today that Maryland’s medical and adult-use cannabis … Read more
Police Arrest Atlantic City Mother And Son Who Operated Marijuana Edible Operation
Atlantic City, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department has arrested a mother and son, recovering four firearms and a significant quantity of marijuana-laced food … Read more
New York Times Douses Biden Plan to Lure Black Voters on Legal Weed Issue
A New York Times reporter says that President Joe Biden’s effort to reschedule marijuana to reduce criminal punishment will not be sufficient to secure the … Read more
Man Convicted of Smuggling Marijuana Worth Millions Through U.S. Mail
Harrisburg, PA – A 36-year-old man, Christopher “Fats” Texidor, was found guilty of smuggling thousands of pounds of marijuana worth millions of dollars through the … Read more
Brooklyn Woman Pleads Guilty to Nationwide Marijuana Trafficking and Money Laundering Conspiracies
United States Attorney Carla B. Freedman; Bryan Miller, Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, … Read more
Pair Convicted for Massive Marijuana Trafficking Ring in Massachusetts
PITTSFIELD, MA—Yebin Mai and Dem Wu of Staten Island, NY, were found guilty on Monday by a Berkshire Superior Court jury for their involvement in … Read more
Feds Target Illegal Marijuana Growing Operations in Maine
PORTLAND, ME – U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee today highlighted the significant progress made in combating illegal marijuana operations in rural Maine. The U.S. Attorney’s … Read more
U.S. Attorney Darcie N. McElwee Provides Statement on Illicit Marijuana Grow Operations in Maine
Local law enforcement has our full support: The U.S. Attorney’s Office and multiple federal agencies, including the DEA, FBI, Homeland Security Investigations, and IRS, have … Read more
Annapolis Police Arrest Man Who Stored Drugs in Tupperware Full of Marijuana, Cocaine
ANNAPOLIS, MD — Early this morning, Annapolis police made an arrest following a discovery during a foot patrol in the 700 block of Newtowne Dr. … Read more
CBP officers seize seven weapons, 104 rounds of ammunition, nine magazines and marijuana at Del Rio Port of Entry
DEL RIO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations recently seized weapons, ammunition, magazines and small amount … Read more
Texas Man Arrested at Pittsburgh Airport for Firearm and Marijuana
On Wednesday at 3:28 pm, the Transportation Security Administration alerted the Allegheny County Police Department about an incident at Pittsburgh International Airport. A firearm and … Read more
Dulles CBP Intercepts 43-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to England, MWAA Police Arrests Houston Woman
STERLING, Va. – A Manchester, England-bound woman is facing felony drug charges after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers found nearly 43 pounds of marijuana … Read more
Lacey Township Couple Arrested with Large Marijuana Haul
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that John Vincentini, 64, and his wife, Karen Vincentini, 64, both residents of Lacey … Read more
Two Mexican Nationals Caught Trafficking 3.4 Tons of Marijuana in Tractor Trailer Through New Jersey
GREENWICH TOWNSHIP, NJ – In a significant drug enforcement operation, the New Jersey State Police Mobile Safe Freight Unit intercepted a large quantity of illegal … Read more
New Jersey Couple Charged with Marijuana Manufacturing and Firearm Possession
LACEY, NJ – Lacey Township Police Chief Christopher Kenny disclosed that John Vincentini, 64, and Karen Vincentini, 64, residents of Lacey Township, faced multiple charges … Read more
Philadelphia Felon Arrested with Arsenal of Firearms at Marijuana Grow Facility
HARRISBURG, PA – In a significant operation led by Attorney General Michelle Henry, a Philadelphia felon on parole was arrested for illegal possession of firearms. … Read more
CBP officers stop marijuana, fentanyl, and cocaine smuggling attempts
EL PASO, TX – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working throughout the El Paso area ports seized over 252 pounds of narcotics in three … Read more
Dulles CBP Intercepts 53-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to Paris, MWAA Police Arrest Maryland Woman
STERLING, Va. – A Maryland woman was arrested on felony narcotics charges at Washington Dulles International Airport on Tuesday after U.S. Customs and Border Protection … Read more
Baltimore CBP Intercepts 32-Pound Marijuana Load Destined to London, Passenger Released
BALTIMORE– U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a 32-pound marijuana load that one passenger attempted to smuggle to London from Baltimore Washington International Thurgood … Read more
Jamaican Man Charged for Selling Marijuana At Local Smoke Shop
PITTSBURGH, PA – Following numerous complaints from community members and local business proprietors, the Pittsburgh Police Department’s Narcotics and Vice detectives conducted a series of … Read more
Weed World as New York Pushes Record Number of Marijuana Dispensary Licenses
NEW YORK, NY – Governor Kathy Hochul announced a significant expansion in New York’s cannabis industry, with the State Cannabis Control Board approving 109 new … Read more
Suspects arrested in 6 California desert murders tied to marijuana trade
By Steve Gorman and Daniel Trotta LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering six people last week in a remote … Read more
‘Quite Embarrassing’: California’s Laws Are Hamstringing Efforts To Crack Down On Illegal Marijuana Grows, Sheriff Says
‘Quite Embarrassing’: California’s Laws Are Hamstringing Efforts To Crack Down On Illegal Marijuana Grows, Sheriff Says Jennie Taer on December 25, 2023 The sheriff of … Read more
Pierce County based drug trafficking organization indicted for distributing cocaine, fentanyl, and marijuana
Seattle – Ten members of a South Puget Sound drug trafficking organization were indicted following a lengthy investigation that uncovered the trafficking of marijuana to … Read more
CBP Officers in Lewiston Seize 11 Pounds of Marijuana with Estimated Value of $30,000
LEWISTON, N.Y. – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Lewiston Bridge border crossing discovered 11 lbs. of marijuana in a commercial shipment. … Read more
CBP Houston seizes 52 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside music drums
HOUSTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) Houston Field Office today announced the seizure of over 52 kilograms of marijuana hidden inside large standing … Read more
Butte man admits trafficking cocaine, marijuana, mushrooms in investigation of illegally imported pill presses
MISSOULA — A Butte man suspected of receiving illegally imported pill presses from China and trafficking cocaine and other drugs admitted to a drug charge … Read more
Wellesley Island Border Patrol Agents Arrested a Male U.S. Citizen and Seized Approximately 68 Pounds of Smuggled Marijuana
THERESA, N.Y. – U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Wellesley Island Station seized approximately 68 lbs. of marijuana, smuggled into the United States. On … Read more
Laredo Sector Border Patrol seized over $2 Million in Marijuana at checkpoint
LAREDO, Texas – Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working at the I-35 checkpoint seized marijuana that totaled over $2,000,000 in street value. The incident occurred … Read more
Tecate CBP officers seize over $3 million worth of marijuana
TECATE, Calif., – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Tecate Cargo Facility discovered over $3 million worth of marijuana hidden in a shipment … Read more
CBP officers seize fentanyl, cocaine and marijuana at the Port of El Paso
EL PASO, Texas – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the El Paso port of entry intercepted 389 pounds of narcotics on multiple … Read more