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Oregon State Police Seize 500K Pounds of Illicit Cannabis
Approximately 500,000 pounds of illicit cannabis was seized in Oregon, as part of a two-day raid that was executed by various law enforcement agencies.
Bank of America Closes Cannabis Research Account
Bank of America is, without any clear explanation, closing the account of the legally operating Institute for Cannabis and Psychedelics.
Search for Marijuana on Amtrak Train Leads to Deadly Shooting in Arizona
A deadly shooting on an Amtrak train over contraband cannabis has left the Arizona and law enforcement community reeling.
DEA Seeks to Increase Quota of Cannabis and Psilocybin for Research Purposes
The DEA is proposing to have access to more cannabis and psilocybin so that it can increase its research efforts.
DEA Will Begin Granting Marijuana Cultivation Licenses
The DEA announced that it will finally begin granting licenses to cultivate cannabis for research purposes.
DEA Report Shows Marijuana Arrests And Seizures Up In 2020
A DEA report reflects that cannabis-related arrests and seizures increased in 2020.
DEA Reports Southern Border Pot Busts Down 80% Since 2013
The report notes that despite federal prohibition, cannabis is widely available in every state.
DEA Faces Lawsuit From Scientists Looking to Study Cannabis
Scientists are pushing back against the government's restrictions on cannabis research.
DEA Granted Broad Power To Police Demonstrations Over Death Of George Floyd
Attorney General William Barr issued a statement on Saturday that the DEA would be “deployed to support local efforts to enforce federal law.”
National Cannabis Trade Group Requests That The DEA Stay Out of Cannabis Research
A cannabis lobbying group is asking the DEA to leave cannabis research to health experts.
