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Eat Your Vegetables? Maybe Not

Briefly: The U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly six tons of methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of green squash.

So Basically: After scans of a tractor-trailer detected irregularities, the canine team was called and confirmed the presence of drugs.

So Then: The 11,469 pounds of meth have an estimated street value of over $18 million.

Back Up: The meth seizure was part of Operation Apollo, which began in October 2023 in Southern California, then expanded to Arizona in 2024, as part of an effort to stem the flow of fentanyl from Mexico into the U.S.

So What: According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than 112,000 Americans lost their lives from drug poisonings in the past 12 months, with nearly 70% related to fentanyl.

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ZINGERS

TILT Holdings' Cannabis Sales Steady Despite Supply Disruptions, Are Debt And Stock Dilution Posing Risks?

What's Going On With Tilray Brands Stock?

42,000 Tons Of Vape Waste Annually: Report Shares 6 Tips To Stem $9B Environmental Waste Crisis

GOP Congress Members To DEA Chief Milgram: Why Haven't You Signed Cannabis Rescheduling Proposal?

Martha's Vineyard Dispensary Sues State Regulators Over Weed Transportation Ban Amid Dwindling Supply

ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD

WHO Report Uncovers Tobacco Industry's Marketing Tactics

Briefly: According to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 37 million children across the globe aged 13-15 years use tobacco, primarily in the form of vapes.

So Basically: The report reveals that, despite significant progress in reducing traditional tobacco use, the rise of e-cigarettes and other new nicotine products poses a severe threat to youth and global tobacco control efforts.

Quoted: "These industries are intentionally designing products in flavors like cotton candy and bubblegum, combined with sleek and colorful designs that resemble toys, in a blatant attempt to addict young people to these harmful products," said WHO’s Dr. Ruediger Krech.

So What: In the U.S., more than 70% of youth e-cigarette users indicated they would quit if the products were only available in tobacco flavor. This statistic underscores the effectiveness of flavored e-cigarettes in luring young users.

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