Kolkata customs officials seized marijuana worth about Rs 36 lakh from a passenger arriving from Bangkok. The drugs were concealed in vacuum-sealed packets hidden inside edible item pouches placed in checked-in baggage. Officials say the find underscores ongoing anti-trafficking efforts, with a similar case reported recently from Ahmedabad.
The US Department of Justice is easing federal rules on certain marijuana items by reclassifying the drug as less dangerous. The shift could reduce research hurdles and lessen tax burdens, while aligning federal policy more closely with scientific and medical understanding. Supporters say it may also improve access for patients nationwide, with major implications for the $47 billion cannabis industry.
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