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loudsue

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13. I'm sure there's still a market for the weed represented by this bust.

Reply to Le Taz Hot (Reply #9)

Fri Apr 5, 2013, 04:20 PM

Apr 2013

I'm more than sure. There aren't enough tankers in the world to transport all the pot there is a market for, if only it wasn't still so dangerous to be in possession of any of it. States that have "privatized prisons" are still happy to bust as many end users as they can find.

This tanker might feed the prison gluttons two or three transporters, but it's the thousands and thousands of end users that really keep the prison fat cats happy.

As for medicinal taking the place of mexican weed, of course there is some slipping out. But weed still comes in from Mexico, through Canada, Florida....and is grown all over the globe to supply the HUGE market in the USA. A great deal of Mexican weed is sprayed/cut with other recreational chemicals to make it more marketable.

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3.9 tons of marijuana confiscated by Texas Highway Patrol [View all] Paul E Ester Apr 2013 OP

now I have to get a new "caterer". TeamPooka Apr 2013 #1

"Its not clear how the trooper was able to make the discovery" darkangel218 Apr 2013 #2

it started at 16,000 lbs. It probably shrunk during the process.. russspeakeasy Apr 2013 #22

Mary Jane just got a little more expensive in the Lone Star state. WhoWoodaKnew Apr 2013 #3

A load like that was probably headed North itsrobert Apr 2013 #15

No one I know smokes Mexican weed anymore notadmblnd Apr 2013 #4

Yeah. loudsue Apr 2013 #7

This is common knowledge. Le Taz Hot Apr 2013 #9

I'm sure there's still a market for the weed represented by this bust. loudsue Apr 2013 #13

Most people I know have their cards- for all the good that does notadmblnd Apr 2013 #12

drizzle or dro or kush datasuspect Apr 2013 #10

I didn't say it was bad, I just said no one I know smokes it. notadmblnd Apr 2013 #11

It's like the difference between drinking craft beer and yellow fizzy light lager made by InBev, etc cleanhippie Apr 2013 #19

i don't get involved in illegal activities datasuspect Apr 2013 #26

Me either. Cannabis is legal here. Reason and common sense have prevailed. cleanhippie Apr 2013 #28

good tiny elvis Apr 2013 #5

Ditchweed, not dirt weed. Tender to the Bone Apr 2013 #21

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Damn! Lint Head Apr 2013 #6

Probably low grde Mexican pressed weed. No real loss. Nika Apr 2013 #8

Guess a plea of "for personal use" is out? dixiegrrrrl Apr 2013 #14

if it was mexican weed, it would probably take 3.9 tons to get you high. olddad56 Apr 2013 #23

yup....no big loss to those who buy american! madrchsod Apr 2013 #16

FFS Phlem Apr 2013 #17

Looks like a few counties are going to be dry for a while sylvi Apr 2013 #18

A game played over and over to keep it illegal ,untaxed and profiable for scum. olddots Apr 2013 #20

Boy do I feel safer! Kurska Apr 2013 #24

Yes.. I feel so much safer now.... lib2DaBone Apr 2013 #25

The bill of lading and the trailer weight would be the prime indicator. TheBlackAdder Apr 2013 #27