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read this this morn was horrified at the quantity http://www.pontiacdailyleader.com/news/x737357940 One big drug bust took place in the first hour of Monday when troopers from District 6 State Police arrested two persons for possession of more than 2,000 pounds of cannabis. Lt. Fred Winterroth of District 6 said Monday afternoon that the arrested subject was driving northbound on Interstate 55 near Bloomington at 12:30 a.m. Monday when they were stopped for a routine motor carrier safety inspection of their semi. Winterroth said during the course of the inspection, inconsistencies aroused suspicions of officers. “A search of the semi-trailer revealed more than 1…

Author: Kevin Drum Date: July/August 2009 Issue Source: Mother Jones http://www.motherjones.com/politics/2009/0...de-legalization

Author: Martin Bentham, Home Affairs Editor Date: 6 July 2009 Source: London Evening Standard http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/standard/art...ines/article.do

06/07/09 http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2009/07/06/2617595.htm © 2009 ABC A police raid has uncovered a cannabis growing operation inside a house in north Canberra. A search of the house in Knaggs Street in Page found about 40 mature cannabis plants and about 40 seedlings. Police also seized about 30 kilograms of cannabis in vacuum sealed bags and specialised cultivation equipment. Detectives say the electricity supply to the house had been diverted around the meter box. The estimated value of the haul is around $200,000. A 25-year-old man has been charged with drug cultivation and trafficking offences. Police are urging anyone who has witnessed susp…

Author: Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director 1 July 2009 Source: NORML http://blog.norml.org/2009/07/01/study-deb...mental-illness/

Medical marijuana transforms into big business in Israel By Haim Shadmi, Haaretz Correspondent http://ale-yarok.org/files2/logos/sidebarlogo.png How did Yohai Golan-Gild go from being an organizer of psychedelic drug parties to being a provider of medicinal marijuana in Israel - with the full approval of the Health Ministry? "The 90s were the golden age of chemicals," Golan-Gild said. "In every forest clearing there were people taking ecstasy and LSD and dancing themselves silly. People didn't get married unless pills were promised to the guests. Thousands protested at Rabin Square urging us to 'give trance a chance.' There was a feeling that something was about to …

Ok, I would never usually post a story like this. The reason I am is because this goose john english from the examiner is writing rants like this every few days and I'm just hoping to get more people on to him and comment on his anti-cannabis rants. Anyone can leave a comment, you don't need to log in or anything. Addiction to cannabis and mental disorders Marijuana users: Just picture them as lemmings, rushing toward the cliff … “Drugs are modern slavery, just ask any addict! Then ask them what was their first illegal drug. Nearly every time they will tell you marijuana. Mere coincidence? Yeah right!” Dan Bent, Former U.S. Attorney for Hawaii Users’ anti-s…

Author: ROBERT TAYLOR STATE POLITICAL EDITOR Date: 13 June 2009 Source: The West Australian http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?Men...ontentID=147875 Date: 16th June 2009 Source: The West Australian http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?Men...ontentID=148430

Arjun Ramachandran July 2, 2009 - 7:03AM http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/s...90702-d5gs.html Copyright © 2009. Fairfax Digital The stench of cannabis from a van that was stopped during a random breath test has allegedly led officers to the discovery $450,000 worth of drugs. Highway patrol officers stopped the Toyota Hi-Ace van in Frederick Street at Fairfield about 9.10pm yesterday for the random breath test. "When officers approached the van they allegedly noticed a strong smell emanating from the vehicle," police said. Officers searched the van and allegedly found a large number of bags containing cannabis. Police allege they found 46 cannabis pl…

Date: 2 July 2009 Source: AFP http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/artic...Drx1O7C7EOeqRag

Author: By Mohammed Gherbaoui for Magharebia in Rabat Date: 02/07/09 http://www.magharebia.com/cocoon/awi/xhtml...7/02/feature-02

I knew that you can't sell bongs in qld but... http://www.health.qld.gov.au/tobaccolaws/report_cannabis.asp is this really necessary, damn, poor shop owners just trying to make a buck

http://www.druginfo.adf.org.au/druginfo/dr...nabis.html#what "Long-term effects Research shows evidence of some long-term effects in some regular cannabis users. Respiratory illness Marijuana cigarettes have more tar than tobacco, placing cannabis users at an increased risk of respiratory illness such as lung cancer and chronic bronchitis. Cigarette smokers who also smoke cannabis have an even greater risk of respiratory disease. Reduced motivation Many regular users have reported that they have less energy and motivation, so that performance at work or school suffers. Brain function Concentration, memory and the ability to learn can all be reduced by regular cann…

Brendan Roberts June 02, 2009 07:59am http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,2...722-661,00.html © Herald and Weekly Times. POLICE got more than they bargained for while trying to serve a court order at an address in Reservoir. On arriving at the Lindenow St home, the officers were given permission to enter the property where they stumbled across a hydroponic set up and a large number of cannabis plants. The man who let the officers inside then fled on foot, closely followed by his two stunned guests. Despite efforts by the police and dog squad, the fleet-footed offender escaped and is still at large. If he does return, it will be to an empty house. Po…

.... that thing about Canada and that law where cops can now seize any assets which 'they think' 'may have been' gained from crime. Well now we have our own Aussie bred law which is 100% the same. How proud we must be! http://www.theage.com.au/national/rigid-la...90624-cwss.html Rigid law docks criminals who flash the cash Brendan Nicholson June 25, 2009 KNOWN criminals flaunting unexplained wealth will have it confiscated under tough new laws targeting organised crime. These figures will lose their assets even if there is not enough evidence to charge them with a criminal office, Attorney-General Robert McClelland said yesterday. Mr McClelland said organised…