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Dec 31
Kimberly Roy EXPOSES the Hidden Secrets of Cannabis Regulation

Dec 14, 2024 High Functioning Podcast In this episode, Kimberly Roy, Commissioner at the Cannabis Control Commission, shares her expertise in cannabis regulation, public safety, and the ongoing efforts to improve worker safety in the cannabis industry. She discusses the challenges faced by the industry, from lab testing issues to advertising and marketing regulations, and […]

Dec 31
Exploring the Positive Effects of Psilocybin: A Comprehensive Guide

 In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the effects of psilocybin. This compound, found in certain types of mushrooms, has shown promise in various areas of mental health and personal growth. In this guide, we will explore what psilocybin is, how it works, its benefits, and the importance of safety when using […]

Dec 30
How to start a successful cannabis brand in a down market

Ryan Clark launched his own California-based cannabis flower business in 2021, which was considered by many a down market for cultivators. How to start a successful cannabis brand in a down market is a post from: MJBizDaily: Financial, Legal & Cannabusiness news for cannabis entrepreneurs

Dec 30
Karma Koala Podcast 216: Richard Strahlem Small Cannabis Producer New Mexico. The NM CCD “Borderline Incompetent?”

    In this episode, the last of the year, I speak with small cannabis producer from New Mexico, Richard Strahlem. Richard contacted me wishing to discuss the New Mexico statutory cannabis management body and the issues he and others have had with the body over the past couple of years.     He co-signed […]

Dec 30
Pakistan: 10.5Kg Hashish Recovered From Doha-bound Passenger

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 29th Dec, 2024) The Airport Security Force (ASF) on Sunday foiled an attempt to smuggle 10.5Kg hashish from Doha-bound passenger here at Bacha Khan International Airport (BKIA), ASF’s spokesman said. According to details, the passenger, Hassan Ibrahim, was carrying a plastic container filled with jaggery in his luggage for the flight to Doha. The contraband was concealed […]

Dec 30
Saudi Border Guards Foil Attempts to Smuggle 1.3 Tons of Hashish, 1,388,622 Narcotic Pills, 136 Tons of Khat

Press Release Riyadh, December 28, 2024, SPA — The General Directorate of Border Guard has thwarted several smuggling attempts, seizing 1.3 tons of hashish, 1,388,622 narcotic pills and 136 tons of khat. The operations took place in the regions of Jazan, Aseer, and Najran, and resulted in the arrest of 959 Ethiopians, 849 Yemenis, three […]

Dec 30
29 December 2024: Two men arrested in Perth following seizure of 200kg of cocaine

Editor’s note: Images of the arrest of the Victorian man are available via Hightail The AFP has charged two men after investigators seized about 200kg of cocaine in a Perth hotel room yesterday (28 December, 2024). A Victorian man, 48, and a South African national, 44, are expected to appear before Northbridge Magistrates Court today (29 […]

Dec 30
A man has been arrested after he was found in possession of illegal drugs outside a music festival in Adelaide.

No it’s not a parody it’s what Soutrh Australia Police see as a worthwhile press release   It will be alleged that about 5.45pm on Saturday 28 December, police were conducting random searches outside Ellis Park, when Police Dog Neve and her handler stopped a man suspected of being possession of drugs. A search uncovered […]

Dec 30
UK: Cocaine & hashish found in boxes of frozen broccoli

An international drug gang has been smuggling cocaine and hashish between the UK and Spain using boxes of frozen broccoli. Policia Nacional, the national police force in Spain, released a video showing officers opening boxes of frozen broccoli and finding drugs inside a property in Guadalajara, northeast of Madrid. The force also confirmed searches in […]

Dec 30
Massachusetts To Disburse $26 Million In Cannabis Social Equity Grants

Talking Joints Memo looks at the numbers and does the math.. In August 2022, the Massachusetts Cannabis Social Equity Trust Fund was established via An Act Relative to Equity in the Cannabis Industry. This legislation created a grant program to assist SEs funded by a portion of the marijuana sales tax receipts. The fund is […]