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Illegal grows, unlicensed sales, robberies and criminal cases touching the cannabis industry — the enforcement side of a market that still runs partly outside the licensed system.

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Seven arrested, cannabis and cigarettes seized in Benelux cross-border police sweep

India Malaysian woman arrested in India with RM2.2M cannabis2h ago

India DRI seizes 740kg cannabis and charas, arrests 13 across India3h ago

India 157kg marijuana seized in Siraha, bound for India4h ago

Canada Kahnawake Peacekeepers seize cannabis crop in Kahnawake5d ago

Florida Police recover 1,800 pounds of illegal marijuana in Homestead5d ago

Florida Police seize 33 pounds marijuana, $150K cash, guns in Florida drug bust6d ago

Thailand P141.8 million in cannabis seized at Manila airport from Thailand6d ago

India Malaysian man held in India for smuggling 3.45kg hydroponic cannabis6d ago

Australia Two arrested in investigation into interstate cannabis trafficking6d ago

West Virginia Over 3 pounds of illegal marijuana products seized at Twisted Smoke Shack7d ago

Kentucky Four Bowling Green men arrested for illegal marijuana vape operation7d ago

Texas TDCJ correctional officer arrested for allegedly bringing marijuana to Clements Unit7d ago

Oklahoma Sand Springs explosion suspect faces additional charges in Creek CountySep 1, 2026

Canada Marijuana factory explosion kills two in CanadaAug 31, 2026

Pennsylvania Wiretaps detail Montco cocaine and marijuana trafficking ringAug 31, 2026

Pennsylvania Authorities seize 250 pounds of marijuana, cocaine and $100k in Pennsylvania bustAug 31, 2026

New York Hogansburg man arrested with 1,250 pounds of marijuanaAug 31, 2026

Florida Nearly 900 pounds of marijuana seized en route to Florida in GeorgiaAug 29, 2026

Oklahoma OBN agents raid marijuana grow operation in OkmulgeeAug 29, 2026

Oklahoma OBN seizes over 7,000 marijuana plants during Okmulgee raidAug 29, 2026

Kentucky Metcalfe County man indicted on marijuana cultivation and possession chargesAug 27, 2026

Canada Two Air Canada employees arrested in cocaine, cannabis trafficking at Montreal AirportAug 27, 2026

Oklahoma Deadly explosion reported at Oklahoma marijuana grow facility, cause under investigationAug 27, 2026

Georgia Georgia suspect claims seized cannabis products are legal, licensedAug 26, 2026

New York Final defendant in nationwide marijuana trafficking ring pleads guilty in New YorkAug 26, 2026

Wisconsin Armed robbery at Wisconsin cannabis shop under investigationAug 25, 2026

North Carolina North Carolina convenience store accused of selling marijuanaAug 25, 2026

New Zealand Vietnamese cannabis syndicate shut down in New ZealandAug 25, 2026

Wisconsin Hemp-derived THC merchant McCoy faces 13 counts in cannabis delivery schemeAug 24, 2026

Australia Cannabis seized at Onkaparinga HillsAug 24, 2026

Thailand Nigeria intercepts N4.4 billion synthetic cannabis shipment from ThailandAug 23, 2026

Texas Texas woman charged with marijuana traffickingAug 22, 2026

Massachusetts MJ's Market seeks judgment in US antitrust case over Massachusetts cannabisAug 21, 2026

Australia Police discover £500k underground cannabis farm in AustraliaAug 21, 2026

Texas Law enforcement dismantles alleged drug operation near Texas City schoolAug 20, 2026

Malta Man sentenced to 15 years for possessing 54kg cannabis in MaltaAug 20, 2026

Canada Cannabis facility near High River destroyed by fireAug 20, 2026

Nevada Six Las Vegas residents indicted for operating illegal marijuana grow operationsAug 20, 2026

Brazil Brazil reports surge in gourmet marijuana seizures from U.S.Aug 20, 2026

North Carolina Two men charged with trafficking 104 pounds of marijuana in GreensboroAug 19, 2026

New Zealand Couple charged after growing cannabis near courthouse and police stationAug 19, 2026

Indiana Police seize more than 40 pounds of marijuana in southern IndianaAug 18, 2026

Maine Chinese national indicted for money laundering tied to Maine cannabis operationsAug 18, 2026

Maryland Chinese national indicted for money laundering in Maryland cannabis schemeAug 18, 2026

Oklahoma Four suspects sought after break-in at Grady County marijuana grow operationAug 18, 2026

Oregon Houston man convicted in 2023 killing of Oregon marijuana growers in drug disputeAug 18, 2026

Texas Beaumont traffic stop yields over 100 pounds of marijuanaAug 17, 2026

Wisconsin Wisconsin K9 helps seize 30 grams of marijuana and 30 grams of cocaineAug 17, 2026

Alabama Alabama corrections contraband investigation yields 19-pound marijuana seizure, arrestAug 16, 2026

Oregon Bend man arrested, nearly 200 plants seized in marijuana grow bustAug 15, 2026

Washington Parole violator arrested after large marijuana operation found in Washington County barnAug 14, 2026

Maryland Joint operation seizes $98,000 in contraband cannabis, THC products from St. Mary's CountyAug 13, 2026

Michigan 500 pounds of illegal cannabis linked to attorney general hopefulAug 13, 2026

Georgia Traffic stop on Georgia interstate yields 550+ pounds of marijuanaAug 12, 2026

Michigan Flock camera at Madison Heights dispensary sparks privacy controversyAug 11, 2026

Texas Texas woman faces felony charge after 214 pounds of marijuana seizedAug 11, 2026

California Nevada County sheriff, wildlife agency execute 21 warrants against illegal cannabis opsAug 11, 2026

California California man arrested with over 1,000 pounds of marijuanaAug 11, 2026

New York New York regulators seize 10,000mg THC candy bars in largest OCM bustAug 10, 2026

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