AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMaritime Disaster: Guyana’s MV Barima ferry capsized off the coast with at least 133 aboard; 67 were rescued and two deaths confirmed as search-and-rescue continues, with officials flagging an inaccurate passenger manifest that complicates the count. CBD & Cannabis Enforcement: Durban’s CBD crackdown hit a hijacked building on Lancers Road where police found an illegal tavern and suspected drug activity; the city says the site was declared a fire hazard and used smart policing tech during the raid. Drug-Testing Scrutiny: Oklahoma patients and a lawsuit claim cannabis testing is inconsistent—different labs reportedly produce different results—raising concerns about reliability for medical users. Legal/Market Watch: A federal judge in Ohio issued a preliminary injunction letting 10 businesses keep selling hemp products and THC drinks while a lawsuit challenges the state’s low-THC ban. Corporate Moves: Vireo Growth agreed to buy Cannabist assets across Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and West Virginia for up to $35M, with staged closings into 2027. Roadside Busts: In Laois, a driver clocked at 167 km/h had cannabis and magic mushrooms seized and was charged with drug driving. Drug Supply Cases: UK courts heard of a Coventry Airport-linked bust where a bedroom was run like a distribution hub for cannabis extracts and edibles. Regulatory Crackdown: Thailand tightened rules to restrict cannabis to medical use, targeting shops that failed permit renewals.
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