4 arrested after raids on SoCal homes used as marijuana farms
The News Review:
- 4 arrested after raids on SoCal homes used as marijuana farms
- Hundreds rally in Denver to support marijuana legalization
- Uprising from the ashes of Hemp night
- Cannabis plants seized at house
- Cannabis air courier admits guilt
4 arrested after raids on SoCal homes used as marijuana farms
San Diego Union Tribune – Apr 20, 2007
Dominic Luna, 42, and Aaron Martinez, 31, were booked for investigation of cultivating marijuana and electricity theft. Martinez was found hiding in the attic of a Buckthorne Road home and Luna was found at a Atsina Road residence about five miles away where another marijuana farm was found, investigators said. The arrests and the raids were the latest in a series of marijuana cultivation operations found in Southern California homes in Chino Hills, Diamond Bar, Rowland Heights, Pomona and the Mojave Desert.
Hundreds rally in Denver to support marijuana legalization
Rocky Mountain News – Apr 20, 2007
“It’s a weed smoking festival,” said Joe Smith, 18, who recentlymoved to Denver from Nevada. “I believe in the medicinal benefits ofmarijuana. “Everyone came together to smoke marijuana and chill,” said G. Hoovers, 20, of Aurora. There were no problems… There were no problems. The rally also drew about 100 Denver Police, including the SWATteam, the mounted patrol, undercover members of the vice and narcoticsbureau, the gang unit and other departments, said police spokeswomanVirginia Quinones. “Even though marijuana smoking isn’t illegal in Denver, it’s stillillegal in Colorado,” she said. Officers contacted people who were openly smoking marijuana andchecked identification, said Quinones. Those with outstanding warrantsfor other crimes were arrested and the rest were given citations forpossession and public consumption of marijuana. She said the number ofarrests and citations wouldn’t be available until later tonight. The crowd, many wearing leis of fabric marijuana leaves, wasfriendly and light-hearted.
Uprising from the ashes of Hemp night
Belfast Telegraph – Apr 20, 2007
The Tribe have gigged extensively throughout Ireland, gaining a strong reputation as a band who go far beyond the confines of conventional reggae and live highlights include supporting Jamaican duo Israel Vibration, The Skatalites and Kiwi band, The Black Seeds. They have just returned from a tour of the Baltic countries where they were promoting their recent album, Enlocari, as well as their second single, New Wave Red. Admission to the last-ever Hemp is, as always, free, and the entertainment gets under way around 8pm. ** At the same venue on the previous night, The Future Sounds Set returns with another of their monthly Sunday evening services of underground electronica, featuring the cream of local and international artists. London-based breakbeat boffin Mark ‘Merka’ Ford does the honours this time round with a special appearance tied in with the recent release of his debut album for Fat! Records, Beserka. In addition to his extensive touring, Merka hosts a show on BreaksFM, appeared on Radio 1 and Kiss FM and is preparing to head off to Australia in July to spread the message of underground breakbeat to the folks down under. Supporting are the Future Sounds Set residents, Eat Sound and Dance who’ll be stringing together some excellent beat-heavy bass bombs from the likes of FC Kahuna, Felix Da Housecat and LCD Soundsystem and admission is free.
Cannabis plants seized at house
BBC News – Apr 20, 2007
Police raided a large Victorian house in Alberta Street on Friday morning and found hundreds of fully-grown cannabis plants. A man in his late 20s or early 30s was arrested at the scene and is being questioned by officers. Staffordshire Police said it was the ninth premises they had raided over cannabis production since January.
Cannabis air courier admits guilt
BBC News – Apr 20, 2007
Paul Ashley was found to have the drugs concealed in the lining of a suitcase when he flew into Edinburgh Airport. Ashley, 37, admitted being knowingly concerned in the fraudulent evasion of the ban on importing controlled drugs on 29 January. Edinburgh High Court heard how the drugs were worth