During a recent speech, Mark Woodward from the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics discussed the state’s ongoing battle against drug trafficking, human trafficking, and money laundering, exacerbated by lenient marijuana laws. He highlighted how foreign cartels, particularly from Mexico and China, have exploited these laws, leading to a spike in illicit activities. Woodward revealed that following a dramatic rise in marijuana farms, the Oklahoma Legislature has since imposed a moratorium on new licenses, resulting in a significant reduction in licensed operations while authorities continue to tackle the ramifications of this crisis.
The marijuana laws in Oklahoma made it too easy for Mexican and Chinese cartels to come here and take advantage of the system.
At least 75% of the ownership of a marijuana farm must be held by an Oklahoma resident, but many Chinese businessmen acquired ownership of licensed grow facilities.
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