Georgia authorities intercept 1,800 pounds of marijuana in shipment headed toward Atlanta, Orlando
The sheriff’s release identifies Atlanta and Orlando as the shipment’s intended destinations. It also raises new questions about how contraband can move through commercial freight. The post Georgia authorities intercept 1,800 pounds of marijuana in shipment headed toward Atlanta, Orlando appeared first on FreightWaves .
Butts County authorities intercepted roughly 1,800 pounds of marijuana on Tuesday morning, Sheriff Gary Long announced. The shipment originated in Sacramento, California, and was bound for Atlanta and Orlando. Long stated that about half of the load would go to Atlanta, while the remainder would travel to Orlando, Florida. He warned that Georgia's prohibition on marijuana, despite limited medical provisions, does not stop illicit sales.
Long stated that criminal organizations, including Mexican drug-trafficking operations, continue their activities despite legal cannabis markets. Legal businesses face taxes, licensing fees, testing requirements, and regulatory costs, while criminal organizations avoid those expenses. He likened the issue to Prohibition, arguing that governments cannot legislate away demand or the black market.
Long urged Georgia lawmakers to study other states' experiences before making changes to their own laws.
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