Mexico set to legalize cannabis to curb drug cartels

Mexico is on the brink of legalizing cannabis after lawmakers voted to permit recreational use in a step towards curbing the power of the country’s drug cartels and the narcotics-related violence that claims thousands of lives a year.   The legislation backed by Mexican president Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador looks almost certain to be approved after … Read more

Colorado’s indoor cannabis farms produces 30% more carbon than the state’s coal mining industry

Despite being touted as the ultimate ‘green’ crop, cannabis is having a major impact on the environment, a new study suggest. Researches at Colorado State University found in Colorado that growing the drug indoors produces more than 30 percent more greenhouse gases than the state’s coal mining industry. The team found that the larger carbon … Read more

Police raid house rented out by ex-boxing champion Junior Witter and find cannabis farm

Ex-boxing champion Junior Witter is left fuming after police raid house he rents out and discover cannabis factory inside Junior Witter took to social media to share news about the raid on the property  The ex-boxing champ was left fuming and said tenant isn’t responding to him Police were called to the three-bed detached house … Read more

HALF of British police stations have closed in ten years… with some turned into cannabis farms

More than half of Britain’s police stations have closed in the past ten years, a shocking Mail investigation reveals today. At least 667 stations with front counters allowing the public to talk to officers have been shut down since 2010 in drastic cost-cutting measures. Many more have closed temporarily during the Covid pandemic, prompting fears … Read more

MR MONEY MAKER: Cash in on cannabis craze

MR MONEY MAKER: Roll up for high returns? Cash in on cannabis craze By Justin Urquhart Stewart For The Daily Mail Published: 21:53 GMT, 26 February 2021 | Updated: 21:53 GMT, 26 February 2021 What’s happening?  I can almost hear the ‘harrumphing’ from the shires that we are even considering the possibility of investing in … Read more

Ex-Royal Marine commando who set up cannabis farm with pregnant girlfriend is jailed

Ex-Royal Marine commando, 32, who set up £19,000 cannabis farm with his pregnant girlfriend, 27, in suburban semi they share with their newborn baby is jailed for a year Adam Burtoft, 32, set up cannabis farm with his girlfriend Charlotte Carr, 27  Former Royal Marine Burtoft was jailed for a year at Minshull Street Crown … Read more

Ten soldiers are kicked out of the Army after taking cocaine and cannabis at an illegal party 

Ten soldiers are kicked out of the Army after taking cocaine and cannabis at an illegal party Ten soldiers who took cocaine and cannabis have been kicked out of the Army  The drugs were consumed at a party at Albemarle Barracks near Newcastle  The swift approach was backed by soldiers who felt let down by … Read more

Dr Pot pots £66m: Cannabis medicine pioneer sells GW Pharmaceuticals for £5.3billion

A British scientist dubbed ‘Dr Pot’ and his business partner were last night celebrating a £94million windfall after selling their cannabis firm for £5.3billion. Dr Geoffrey Guy founded Cambridge-based GW Pharmaceuticals in 1998, but is selling the company to Irish rival Jazz Pharmaceuticals. His holding will net him a payout of £65.9million, with the company’s … Read more