CITY ROOM; Marijuana Arrests Rose in 2011, Even With Directive to the Police

Advocacy group reports that arrests for low-level marijuana possession in New York City increased for the seventh straight year in 2011 despite a directive from Police Commissioner Raymond W Kelly that officers should not arrest those with the drug unless it is in plain sight; critics have linked the high numbers of arrests to the police department’s stop-and-frisk practices and disproportionate enforcement against blacks and Hispanics.

A Yippie on Familiar Turf, Both in New York and in Jail

The marijuana proponent Dana Beal, arrested in Wisconsin in 1971, is to return to prison there soon in another marijuana prosecution.

Snoop Dogg Busted at Same Border Crossing That Snared Willie Nelson

The misdemeanor arrest of the rebellious rapper at the Sierra Blanca highway checkpoint near El Paso on Saturday might not be newsworthy in and of itself, except that Mr. Nelson was also arrested there in 2010.

T.C.U. Players Caught in Drug Sting

The authorities arrested 17 students in a sweeping drug sting at Texas Christian, including four members of the football team accused of selling marijuana to undercover officers.

‘The Westies’ Irish American gang boss arrested smuggling cannabis in US – Irish Central

‘The Westies’ Irish American gang boss arrested smuggling cannabis in US Irish Central Speaking to the New York Post about “The Westies” latest smuggling scheme, one law enforcement officer said, “It’s rare to run into an organization that’s wealthy enough and sophisticated enough to pull it off.” The young Bokun has been accused of … and more »

Partying on after pot bust – New York Post

New York Post Partying on after pot bust New York Post Despite being busted for pot possession in New York on Friday, the party carried on for Robin Thicke, who headed to Sin City Saturday night. He performed at the opening of the Light Group’s Lily Bar & Lounge at the Bellagio

Holy Uncool: Nepal Cracks Down On Cannabis At Hindu Festival

??Police in Nepal say they have cracked down on public marijuana use at a major Hindu religious festival where the herb is smoked legally by thousands of holy men to honor the Hindu god Shiva.The wandering mystics, known as sadhus, use an ancient legal loophole to smoke cannabis during a night of celebrations in honor of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, reports Agence France Presse. But unfortunately, ordinary, every-day Nepalis aren’t allowed to join them.”We have arrested 70 people including dozens of youths who took excessive marijuana,” said Nepal police spokesman Dhiraj Pratap Shah, who apparently thinks he gets to decide what’s “excessive.”"We have not arrested any sadhus,” Pratap claimed. Continue reading “Holy Uncool: Nepal Cracks Down On Cannabis At Hindu Festival” >

US MT: Cannabis Numbers Nosedive As Uncertainty Surrounds

Helena Independent Record, 19 Feb 2012 – The number of medical marijuana cardholders in Montana continues to plummet, while the number of legal marijuana providers is a fraction of its peak, as the industry faces an uncertain future here. The 2011 Legislature passed of a much more restrictive law, Senate Bill 423, which has reduced these numbers. Then there were several dozen federal raids of medical marijuana growing operations, along with the arrests and convictions of some owners.

Robin Thicke Busted For Pot Possession – earsucker

earsucker Robin Thicke Busted For Pot Possession earsucker … him a desk appearance ticket and his representative refused to comment.

Polish Activists Smoke Marijuana In Front Of Parliament

?A prominent politician and several other activists have smoked marijuana in front of the Polish Parliament as part of their campaign to legalize cannabis in the Eastern European country.With police looking on, Janusz Palikot, the head of the left-wing Palikot’s Movement, took a few tokes from a joint under falling snow on Friday to make his point, reports the Associated Press. Dozens more gathered around a platform where they smoked cannabis and chanted “Grow It, Smoke It, Legalize It.”At the center of the rally was a banner showing a green marijuana leaf and the word “Legalize.” The smell of burning cannabis was heavy in the chilly air during the demonstration, which took place across the street from the Sejm, the lower house of Parliament.Palikot had last month promised to smoke marijuana inside the Parliament building, but backed down after threats of arrest and merely lit some cannabis-scented incense.Palikot was later threatened with a year in jail for even talking about smoking a joint inside Parliament. Continue reading “Polish Activists Smoke Marijuana In Front Of Parliament” >

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