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Human Trafficking At Cannabis Farms: The Hidden Plight Of Immigrant Workers Abused In Oklahoma
Friday, July 19, 2024 - 2:09pm | 875In 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:...
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New Oklahoma Bill Would Prohibit Foreign Land Ownership In Crackdown On Illicit Cannabis Cultivation
Tuesday, February 20, 2024 - 2:53pm | 906Republican state Representative Danny Williams introduced House Bill 3125 that would prohibit foreign land ownership in Oklahoma to halt illegal cannabis grows in the state, writes Fox 25. “They said, ‘We want to protect our property against foreign nationals,” Williams said. "A...
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Oklahoma's Cannabis Oversupply: Boon For Economy Or Path To Crime?
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 5:23pm | 500Oklahoma's medical marijuana industry has seen an unprecedented rise, with about 10% of its residents now holding marijuana cards. Notably, there are no stringent medical prerequisites for acquiring one. The surge in demand and the state's affordable licensing system has positioned...
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Oklahoma Man Busted For Trafficking Weed In Counterfeit Amazon Delivery Van
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 - 2:10pm | 447After a prolonged federal investigation, a significant illicit marijuana operation was disrupted in Oklahoma City. Oklahoma Business Owner Facing Drug Conspiracy Charges According to the charges, Brandon Ye, the owner of Arch Granite & Cabinetry was using a counterfeit Amazon...
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Oklahoma's Rampant Gray Cannabis Market, Some Officials Worry About Upcoming Legalization Vote
Wednesday, December 28, 2022 - 3:46pm | 491Although cannabis cultivation sites are easy to find in Oklahoma, figuring out if they are legal or not can be difficult. “It’s not always clear what we should be looking for,” Logan County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Tillman said. The Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous...