Afghanistan’s new drug problem: Marijuana cultivation up 40…
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- Afghanistan’s new drug problem: Marijuana cultivation up 40…
- Judge rules police must return 39 marijuana plants to couple
- Marijuana measure titled and summarized
- Two men held after cannabis and ecstasy seizure
- Supes Deny Permit For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Near Sonoma
- Man before court for growing marijuana plants
- Traffic bust turns into drug bust
Afghanistan’s new drug problem: Marijuana cultivation up 40…
International Herald Tribune - Nov 27, 2007
But one look at Mohammad Alam's fields tell the story of another emerging drug problem. Towering, 3-meter (10-foot) cannabis plants flourish in Alam's field, part of a wave of farmers turning to marijuana. The crop can be just as profitable as opium but draws none of the scrutiny from Afghan officials bent on eradicating poppies. Cannabis cultivation rose 40 percent in Afghanistan this year, to 70,000 hectares (173,000 acres) from 50,000 hectares (123,550 acres) grown in 2006, the U. Office on Drugs and Crime estimated in its 2007 opium survey.
Judge rules police must return 39 marijuana plants to couple
Rocky Mountain News - Nov 27, 2007
Ensslin, Rocky Mountain News (Contact) Tuesday, November 27, 2007 A Fort Collins couple and their lawyer plan to visit the Larimer County sheriff’s office Wednesday in hopes of recovering 39 marijuana plants seized by narcotics officers during a raid at their home in August 2006. A Larimer County District Court Judge ruled Monday that authorities must return the plants and growing equipment taken from James and Lisa Masters. Their lawyer described them as medical marijuana providers for themselves and about 8 to 10 other people. Brian Vincente, lawyer for the couple, hopes authorities have taken care of the plants as provided by the state’s medical marijuana law, which was approved by voters in 2000. “If they’ve allowed these plants to die, they’ve broken the law,” said Vincente, executive director of Sensible Colorado, a non-profit advocacy group of medical marijuana patients. He described the ruling as the largest return of medical marijuana to a grower since the law went into effect. If the plants were destroyed, Vincente said his clients will seek compensation for the plants, which he estimated to be about $100,000… Brian Vincente, lawyer for the couple, hopes authorities have taken care of the plants as provided by the state’s medical marijuana law, which was approved by voters in 2000. “If they’ve allowed these plants to die, they’ve broken the law,” said Vincente, executive director of Sensible Colorado, a non-profit advocacy group of medical marijuana patients. He described the ruling as the largest return of medical marijuana to a grower since the law went into effect. If the plants were destroyed, Vincente said his clients will seek compensation for the plants, which he estimated to be about $100,000. Representatives of the Sheriff Department and the Larimer County Drug Task Force could not be reached for comment Tuesday. However, Larimer County District Attorney Larry Abrahamson said his office is weighing whether to appeal the decision issued verbally in court by Judge James Hiatt. “We’re getting a transcript of the ruling itself,” Abrahamson said.
Marijuana measure titled and summarized
Sacramento Bee - Nov 27, 2007
Decriminalizes possession, cultivation, transportation, distribution, and use of marijuana or hemp. Provides persons convicted or serving time for non-violent offenses involving marijuana be immediately released from prison, jail, parole, or probation, and be eligible to have their convictions erased. Provides no permit, license, or tax be required for noncommercial cultivation, transportation, distribution, or consumption of marijuana. Allows doctors to prescribe or recommend marijuana to patients, regardless of age. Prohibits testing for marijuana for employment or insurance purposes.
Two men held after cannabis and ecstasy seizure
Belfast Telegraph - Nov 27, 2007
The first man was detained after 10 kilos of cannabis resin were found during a search of a car at City Park in Saggart just after 3pm. The second was held during a follow-up search of two apartments that uncovered a further undisclosed quantity of cannabis and ecstasy. Gardai say the drugs seized had a potential street value of €1. More articles in Ireland.
Supes Deny Permit For Medical Marijuana Dispensary Near Sonoma
KTVU.com - Nov 27, 2007
– Sonoma County’s Board of Supervisors denied a use permit late Tueday afternoon for a medical cannabis dispensary off Riverside Drive just outside the limits of the City of Sonoma. The 3-0 vote with two board members absent came after a three-hour hearing. Most of those who spoke during the public portion of the hearing favored the proposal by Dona Frank who operates the Organic Cannabis Foundation of Northern California dispensary on Santa Rosa Avenue in Santa Rosa. But Sonoma area neighbors said they are concerned about traffic, crime and reduced property values they believed the dispensary would cause. The proposed dispensary within an existing 2,624-square foot commercial space occupied by other commercial uses is 53… The proposed dispensary within an existing 2,624-square foot commercial space occupied by other commercial uses is 53. 16 feet within the nearest residential zoning district. The county’s ordinance that regulates medical marijuana dispensaries requires a 100-foot setback. “I missed it by 46. 84 feet,” a disappointed Frank said after the hearing. Board Chair Valerie Brown, in whose district the dispensary would have been located, and Supervisor Mike Kerns said they were mainly concerned with the location of the dispensary so close to a residential area in violation of the ordinance. Supervisor Tim Smith agreed but also cited concerns about traffic and security.
Man before court for growing marijuana plants
AntiguaSun - Nov 27, 2007
on the day in question, police officers executed a search warrant on Adams’ premises. During the search, the officers found four plant pots with 15 cannabis plants in the defendant’s yard. After finding the plants, the police officers showed them to Adams and asked what they were. Adams replied “Officer…a lil weed me a grow fuh meh own personal use… Browne asked the court to give Adams a non custodial sentence on the basis that he had no previous convictions and he did not waste the court’s time by denying his charge. When given a chance to speak, Adams said that he would normally use the plant to make tea and not to smoke. “I have documents to show that marijuana plant is good for medicine,” Adams said. “Me use it fuh clean off de mucous from meh chest. ”Adams will return to court on 12 Dec. , for a decision to be made on his sentencing. The magistrate has placed him on bail in the mean time.
Traffic bust turns into drug bust
London Free Press - Nov 27, 2007
A prohibited knife was also found, police said. Jeffrey Boyce, 36, of London, is charged with cultivation of marijuana, possession of marijuana for the purpose or trafficking, possession of crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of oxycodone and cocaine and possession of a prohibited weapon. Tracey Feddes, 40, of Goderich, is charged with possession of crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of oxycodone and cocaine. Nathan Johnson, 29, of Goderich, is charged with possession of crack cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of oxycodone and cocaine. For the latest local coverage, read The London Free Press.