A homemade catapult was discovered on February 10 within the Mexico side of a border fence near the Douglas Port of Entry in Tucson, Arizona. US Border Patrol agents in Arizona have dismantled the catapult system which was allegedly used to transport nearly 50 pounds of marijuana over the fence. Near the catapult, agents found two bundles of marijuana that collectively weighed more than 47 pounds. US agents took a part the catapult and corresponded with Mexican authorities, who seized the system. Border Patrol agents kept the marijuana, US Customs and Border Protection said.
In recent years, drug-smuggling efforts at the US-Mexico border have included the firing of bundled contraband with air-powered cannons, vehicle ramps and light aircraft used to airdrop drugs. California authorities found a Marijuana Catapult found near the US-Mexico Border. Last month, about 3,000 pounds of pot hidden inside watermelon-shaped packages disguised as a commercial shipment was confiscated by US Customs and Border Patrol in Texas.
The global COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we think about almost everything, and that includes cannabis. Users of cannabis have explored the question of whether their cannabis use might increase their chances of contracting the virus. Many users are experimenting with the use of cannabis as an alternative or companion to pharmaceutical drugs to…
As cannabis reform continues to go global, we are seeing more organizations and reputable statements come out. Now with more than 7000 people working in 150 country offices, the World Health Organization’s (WHO) primary role is to direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system. They support countries as they coordinate the efforts…
Dr. Lester Grinspoon passed away peacefully on the morning of June 25, 2020, at the age of 92. Longtime Harvard professor, psychiatrist, and author of twelve books – including Marihuana Reconsidered (1971) – which was once considered the single most comprehensive and thoughtful and convincing explanation of the crucial need to end cannabis prohibition. For…
An increasing number of patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families are turning to cannabis as a solution. Especially since the current pharmaceutical interventions only assist in alleviating some of the related symptoms but are ultimately unable to address the underlying conditions associated with ASD. Although research on cannabis for ASD is still…
Louisiana has had a medical cannabis program for many years. However, for patients to qualify for access to medical cannabis, they must have received a diagnosis of at least one of the 14 qualifying conditions that were initially approved under the initial law. These conditions included but were not limited to conditions such as PTSD,…
Ending cannabis prohibition could be essential in helping the economy to recover. America is amid a financial crisis with the economy in…
Cannabis laws continue to evolve rapidly across the country, even in the midst of the Covid-19 crisis and the achievements of the…
The US addresses HAZMAT issues that often arise when cleaning up illegal grows, cannabis jobs are coming to Victoria, Australia, and a…
