illicit cannabis

In a reminder of the dangers of the unregulated cannabis market, a new study from RPC Labs in New Brunswick, Canada, has revealed alarmingly high levels of chemical contaminants in illicit cannabis vape cartridges. This study, which looked at products seized by law enforcement earlier...

The $79.3 billion illicit market remains a significant competitor to the legal cannabis industry, Beau Whitney, founder and chief economist at Whitney Economics, says. Whitney, scheduled to speak at the upcoming Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference, recently shared his thoughts on how rescheduling...

On Friday, September 13, Washington D.C. authorities shut down Green Cloud Shop, an unlicensed cannabis business, as part of a broader crackdown on illegal cannabis operations. The Alcoholic Beverage and Cannabis Administration (ABCA), alongside the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD), padlocked...

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...

The facilities, reportedly functioning as fronts for the distribution of cannabis other substances were shut down early Wednesday in what officials describe as one of the largest busts seen by New York Police Dept. (NYPD) and Sheriff’s Office recently. The raid comes as part of city-wide...

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...

Mississippi Announces Major Cannabis Rule Revisions Mississippi's Department of Health has unveiled extensive revisions to cannabis industry regulations, seeking public input until Oct. 2. The changes primarily focus on precise definitions of industry terms, including distinctions between...

New York regulators are not backing down from their mission to crack down on illegal cannabis operations in the state. The Office of Cannabis Management has posted new emergency regulations on unlicensed activities. The move comes on the heels of Governor Kathy Hochul’s...