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Patrol

Marijuana Edibles on the Agenda for Colorado Legislators

Labeling marijuana edibles is just one of the many issues surrounding legalized marijuana in the state of Colorado.

April 13, 2014

Patrol

Maryland Governor to Sign Marijuana Decriminalization Bill

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley (D) said Monday that he will sign a bill decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana.

April 7, 2014

Patrol

Wash. Marijuana Entrepreneurs Fear Violence with All-Cash Industry

With Washington marijuana retailers scheduled to open in June, prospective business owners are worried the state industry could be plagued with violent crime.

March 30, 2014

Technology

XCAT Narcotics/Explosives/GSR Detection System

RedXDefense

Clear unattended bags. Sample suspects at the scene for GSR. Test trace samples of narcotics. All with one system.

March 19, 2014

Patrol

Border Patrol Finds $650,000 of Drugs in Truck Tires

Yesterday, El Centro Sector Border Patrol agents arrested a suspected narcotics smuggler and seized more than 57 pounds of black tar heroin and 11 pounds of methamphetamine. The narcotics were concealed in all four tires of a truck.

March 16, 2014

Patrol

Colo. Chiefs Ask for Cut of Marijuana Money

Police departments across the state say a significant portion of the revenue should come back to those right on the front lines, dealing with criminal behavior related to pot.

March 12, 2014

Patrol

Video: Colorado Raises $2M in First Month of Marijuana Taxes

The first tax figures for the first state in the nation to legalize retail marijuana shows the drug brought in $3.5 million in taxes and fees for Colorado in January

March 10, 2014

Special Units

Gang Member Threatens Detroit Chief

During a news conference to address the matter, Craig said the threat will not deter the work that has been done to curtail crime in the city, which includes an average of 35 weekly raids on confirmed drug dens.

February 23, 2014

Technology

U.S. Charges Bitcoin Exchangers Linked to Silk Road Drug Bazaar

Federal prosecutors unsealed criminal charges on Monday against a pair of individuals who they say sold Bitcoins that were later used to buy and sell drugs on Silk Road, signaling a desire by law enforcement to target those who use crypto currencies to facilitate shady activities.

January 27, 2014

Patrol

Marijuana Case Filings Plummet in Colorado Following Legalization

Charges for all manner of marijuana crimes plummeted in the months after Colorado voters legalized limited possession of cannabis for people over 21, even for those that are still illegal.

January 12, 2014

Patrol

Crowds Flock to Legal Marijuana Stores in Colo.

From Telluride to Denver, thousands of people cheerfully stood in lines for hours to buy legal marijuana after presenting nothing more than identification.

January 1, 2014

Patrol

Denver Police Won't Actively Seek Pot-Smoking Scofflaws, Chief Says

Extra Denver police officers will be on hand to protect patrons of newly legalized recreational pot shops on Wednesday, but they won't be actively looking to arrest them if they light up in public.

December 29, 2013