AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoLaw Enforcement Crackdown: Canada’s Surrey Police Service says “Project Phantom” led to a May raid and, after four months, charges against a 24-year-old and deportations of two others; police seized about 1,529g cannabis plus opium, fentanyl, cocaine, meth and heroin. Local Politics & Ethics: Connecticut’s cannabis legalization-era state rep is drawing scrutiny after a widely shared post questioned whether he should have recused himself while working for a cultivator. CBD/Hemp Industry Events: Japan’s International Hemp Expo (JIHE 2026) returns in Tokyo in November, pitching “cannabis-free” hemp roots across CBD, wellness and sustainability. Regulatory/Market Access: Minnesota’s cannabis testing lab Legend Technical Services is shutting its program after its license was frozen, warning of product delays. Adult-Use Retail Update: Virginia lawmakers announced a compromise adult-use retail framework, including a 350-license cap and a Feb. 1, 2027 application start. Supply Chain & Finance: InterCure secured NIS 22m private placement (up to NIS 54m) tied to Germany demand and U.S. rescheduling opportunities. Product & Tech: DaySavers launched the Perfect Pack 2 portable joint-filling machine for DIY pre-rolls. Enforcement Abroad: Hong Kong Customs seized about 12kg cannabis buds at the airport and arrested a passenger.
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