AGP Executive Report
Last update: 42 minutes agoBiggest CBD-relevant enforcement hit: Hong Kong Customs seized a record 535kg of suspected cannabis buds in a container from Thailand, worth about $125M, arresting three people after a controlled delivery. Public safety and kids: Scotland reports cannabis “sweet” lookalikes being sold online, including gummies and snack-style branding designed to appeal to children. Health scare with cannabis links: Nigeria’s NAFDAC says 48 people died and five were totally blinded in Ondo State after methanol poisoning from local drinks, and lab tests also found Cannabis indica in some samples. Policy pressure on hemp beverages: North Carolina lawmakers are debating whether to ban hemp beverages; one industry voice argues for regulation instead of a near-total prohibition. Regulatory/market signals: EU watchdog recommends the first food approval for CBD, while Minnesota’s legal cannabis market tops $250M in its first year. Enforcement beyond CBD: Dhaka police set up 200+ checkpoints after blasts and recovered cannabis along with other drugs.
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