Cross-Border Crackdown: Telangana’s EAGLE Force says it dismantled a Thailand-linked hydroponic cannabis smuggling syndicate, arresting 40 and seizing OG grown in cultivation chambers, allegedly moved via nearly 300 mule carriers through multiple Indian airports. Seizure Spotlight: DRI in Andhra Pradesh seized 79.45 kg of ganja from a truck with a hidden compartment, arresting two and launching a network probe. Kenya Enforcement: Nairobi DCI arrested a suspect on Waiyaki Way and recovered 29 kg of cannabis meant for distribution in the CBD. US Street-Level Cases: Illinois police charged two after a traffic stop turned up 72+ grams of cannabis, Ecstasy pills, and a loaded handgun; another Illinois juvenile case cited alleged marijuana possession after shots-fired and resisting arrest. Medical Market Moves: Alabama’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened in Montgomery, with access tied to state card rules and in-person physician certification. Research & Health: A mouse study in eNeuro reports inhaled CBD reduced neuroinflammation and improved memory in an Alzheimer’s model, pointing to a multi-target approach. Policy Watch: Okanogan County, Washington, is weighing tighter limits on licensed cannabis operations despite an economic analysis showing $70M+ in local activity. Retail/Branding: Ireland customs seized nearly €3m in cannabis products at Rosslare Europort, including “Gelato”-branded herbal cannabis.