Illegal Cannabis

Even though Germany partially legalized cannabis on April 1, allowing people over 18 to possess up to 25 grams of dried cannabis and cultivate up to three plants at home, most marijuana consumed still comes from the black market. The reason for this could be a combination of the slow roll-out of...

As many as 90%of illegal cannabis samples tested in the UK contained contaminants, including mold, yeast, lead, E.coli or salmonella, according to new research. This report combines data from several sources, including laboratory analyses of 60 illegal cannabis samples seized by law enforcement in...

New York City is intensifying its efforts to curb illegal cannabis sales as a City Council committee meets today, Sept. 17, to assess the impact of Mayor Eric Adams‘ “Operation Padlock to Protect.” Launched in May of 2024, the initiative grants law enforcement the authority to...

We recently came across an intriguing article that reported on the earnings of a black-market weed dealer the article referred to only as Frank. Using the numbers provided in the article, we decided to calculate just how much Frank could realistically make from selling cannabis on the black market...

California's Unified Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) has seized over $120 million worth of illegal cannabis products since January 2024. The task force, launched in 2022 by Governor Gavin Newsom, has intensified its efforts, dismantling unlicensed operations across 11 counties, including...

Ever since a law allowing the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) to use secret shoppers at dispensaries took effect details around it have been kept a top secret by the agency. As highlighted by Oklahoma Voice's Kennedy Thomason, the regulatory body will continue to be secretive around how...

In the sweltering heat of a cannabis farm in Blackwell, Oklahoma, Jiaai Zeng, a 57-year-old Chinese immigrant, found himself gasping for air, his health deteriorating rapidly after just one month of relentless work. Zeng's death, shortly after starting to work on the farm, reveals a grim reality:...

Thailand is a step closer to re-criminalizing marijuana. What Happened As reported by the Bangkok Post, a majority of members of the committee tasked with overseeing illegal drugs in the country voted on Friday to reclassify cannabis and hemp as narcotics. Dr. Surachoke Tangwiwat, deputy permanent...

Co-Authored by Michael Sassano and Callum Kellas The cannabis illicit market existed in all countries long before the legal markets arrived late on the scene. They have the biggest global distribution networks, with direct-to-your-door service and choices. For legal producers, the illicit market is...

The report issued by analysis firm Whitney Economics underscores the urgency of addressing delinquencies amidst ongoing federal reforms. Despite ongoing discussions surrounding federal reforms such as de-scheduling and safe banking, the report emphasizes the immediate challenges faced by everyday...

John Brown, the owner of a marijuana shop in Rochester, New York, plans to go after the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) following a recent raid of his place. What happened: OCM officers raided his cannabis shop, Triclomes, and seized around $2 million in cannabis...

Triclomes, a cannabis shop in Rochester, New York, was recently raided.  John Brown, the owner, says officers seized around $2 million in cannabis products without any explanation, search warrant or cause, reported Wham. "They were asked for a warrant and probable...

Michigan’s Cannabis Regulatory Agency has a new plan to crack down on illegal cannabis products that are somehow entering the legal program, and causing oversupply and price drop issues. The state’s top marijuana regulator, Brian Hanna, announced new initiatives to reporters in a...

California governor Gavin Newsom’s recently established Unified Enforcement Task Force (UCETF) in an effort to crack down on illegal marijuana operations, which have been an ongoing problem in the state for a while now. Guided by the Department of Cannabis Control’s (DCC) Law...

The Metropolitan Police released a public warning following a death of a woman in east London, who passed away after consuming a cannabis edible, the Independent reported. What happened?  On Saturday the 23-year old woman died in hospital after eating a cannabis sweet, which she...