420 with CNW — Maine Sounds Alarm on Illicit Marijuana Linked to Chinese Gangs
Maine is becoming the new hub for the illegal cannabis trade, with numerous unlicensed cultivation houses scattered across the state, according to a recent investigation conducted by CBS News. This trend mirrors a broader phenomenon unfolding countrywide, with illegal cannabis farms sprouting up in various states, such as Colorado, Oklahoma and California, as highlighted by the DEA’s former head of operations, Raymond Donovan. Donovan attributes Maine’s strategic suitability for marijuana cultivation to its discreet geographical location and proximity to prominent distribution hubs such as New York and Boston. A notable instance occurred in December when law enforcement authorities, after a…