AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoHemp Policy & Regulation: The U.S. Senate cleared a short-term funding bill to keep federal agencies running into early December, but a fight over a November ban delay for THC-infused hemp products still shaped the deal. Drug Enforcement: UK police reported a record 976 cannabis drug-mule arrests at airports last year, with 600 already in the first half of 2026, as gangs recruit couriers via social media “influencer” promises. Cross-Border Busts: Hong Kong Customs seized about 9.8kg of suspected cannabis buds worth ~$2M from two passengers arriving from Bangkok, arresting both. Medical Cannabis Expansion: Nepal’s Gandaki province approved licensed cultivation and medical use of cannabis under provincial supervision, while keeping recreational use illegal under national law. Local CBD/Community Moves: Massachusetts’ Haverhill is putting cannabis lounge approval to a voter ballot this November after entrepreneurs say local officials stalled implementation. Water & Hemp Research: South African researchers used drones and sensors to measure hemp water use in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, aiming to give regulators a baseline for water-impact decisions.
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