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Bavaria Reports Highest Number of Cannabis-Related Driving Offenses in Germany

In 2024, Bavaria reported 482 of 974 new cannabis-related driving offenses registered in Germany's national driver's register, significantly more than any other state. This is likely due to Bavaria's large population and especially its strict anti-cannabis policies; the state government actively opp...

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British Woman Faces 25 Years in Sri Lanka Over 46kg Cannabis Smuggling Allegation

A 21-year-old British woman, Charlotte May Lee, was arrested in Sri Lanka on July 6th for allegedly smuggling 46kg of cannabis in her luggage upon arrival from Thailand; she denies knowing about the drugs and faces up to 25 years imprisonment if convicted.

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London Mayor Backs Decriminalization of Cannabis

London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports the London Drugs Commission's recommendation to decriminalize possession of small amounts of natural cannabis in the UK, shifting it from the Misuse of Drugs Act to the Psychoactive Substances Act, to address disproportionate penalties and improve police-community re...

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Germany Issues First Tax Stamp for THC-Free CBD Flowers

Sanaleo, a German CBD company, received the first tax stamp for its THC-free CBD flowers this month, marking a legal breakthrough and setting a precedent for the German CBD industry; the product is now subject to tobacco tax and 19% VAT, but the future legal implications remain unclear.

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Texas House Approves Total Ban on Hemp THC

The Texas House passed Senate Bill 3, enacting a complete ban on all hemp products containing THC, despite opposition from some lawmakers and hemp industry groups, who plan legal action; the bill now awaits the governor's signature.

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Thailand to Tighten Cannabis Regulations Amid Smuggling Surge

Thailand plans to tighten cannabis sales regulations after a surge in smuggling attempts by tourists, mostly British and Indian nationals, following the country's 2022 decriminalization of the drug.

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Cannabis Use Linked to Significant Blood Vessel Damage, Raising Heart Attack Risk

A University of California San Francisco study shows regular cannabis use (smoking or edibles) impairs blood vessel function by 50 percent in users consuming at least three times weekly, significantly increasing the risk of blood clots, heart attacks, and stroke, particularly concerning given Austra...

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Regular Cannabis Use Linked to Impaired Blood Vessel Function, Increased Heart Attack Risk

A new study published in JAMA Cardiology reveals that regular marijuana smoking or edible consumption is linked to significantly impaired blood vessel function, increasing the risk of heart attacks, particularly concerning given the rise in unexplained cardiac events among young Americans.

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Cartels Exploit Legal US Cannabis Market

Chinese and Mexican cartels are exploiting America's legal cannabis market, generating a multibillion-dollar black market, with 66% of 2024 seizures occurring in Oklahoma, according to the DEA's 2025 National Drug Threat Assessment.

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EU Cannabis Market Poised for \$50 Billion Boom, Attracting U.S. Investment

American marijuana entrepreneurs are targeting the European Union's burgeoning cannabis market, projected to reach \$50 billion annually, due to its more lenient regulations and lower taxes compared to the fragmented U.S. market, creating significant investment and expansion opportunities for U.S. f...

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Thailand Tightens Cannabis Regulations Amid Smuggling Surge

Thailand is tightening cannabis regulations due to a surge in smuggling attempts by tourists, primarily British and Indian nationals, following the country's 2022 decriminalization of the drug, which has also sparked public concern about its accessibility to children and addiction rates.

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British Women Arrested for Cannabis Smuggling After Thailand Legalization

Two British women, Bella May Culley and Charlotte May Lee, were arrested for allegedly smuggling cannabis; Culley in Georgia with 14kg, and Lee in Sri Lanka with \$1.2m worth of kush, both having flown from Bangkok, Thailand, where cannabis was legalised in 2022.

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