Attorney Generals' offices press releases: on Drugs

Ken Salazar: Medical marijuana partly allowed, but he doesn't like it

The attorney general's office concluded, regarding United States v. Oakland Cannabis Buyers' Cooperative, that:
• a) the Supreme Court's ruling does not invalidate Colorado's medical marijuana law; and
• b) the ruling does not prevent the State from moving forward to meet the requirements of Colorado's constitutional amendment concerning the medical use of marijuana.

Salazar noted that he personally opposed passage of the medical marijuana initiative last year for a variety of reasons, including that the initiative could not legalize marijuana use under federal law, as the US Supreme Court has now confirmed. "All Colorado citizens must understand that possession, manufacture and distribution of marijuana by any person or organization, even for purposes of medical treatment, continues to constitute a violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act," Salazar warned. "'Medical necessity' is not a defense to the federal prohibition notwithstanding the state's law to the contrary."

Martha Coakley: Prosecuted marijuana case for growing 100 lbs hydroponically

From November 2004 through January 2005, the Massachusetts State Police, with the assistance of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Division, conducted an investigation into a hydroponic marijuana importation and distribution organization operating within the greater Boston area. Throughout the investigation, police monitored numerous cell phone conversations and text messages on various mobile phones and discovered that Katz was importing large amounts of marijuana and distributing it to various locations throughout the state. The drugs seized in this investigation totaled over 100 pounds of hydroponic marijuana.

Martha Coakley: Prosecuted cocaine trafficking cases

Rojas was arrested following a three month joint investigation conducted by the Attorney General's Office, the Lynn Police Department and State Police. During separate occasions, Rojas was observed trafficking cocaine in Lynn, Salem, and Revere.

This case was prosecuted under Attorney General Martha Coakley's Enterprise and Major Crimes Division. State Police assigned to the Attorney General's Office and the Lynn Police Department assisted with this investigation.

Kamala Harris: Arrest gang members for illegal guns, meth, and coke

"Criminal gangs brazenly trafficking guns and drugs on our streets jeopardize public safety and will not be tolerated," said Attorney General Harris. These gangs traffic narcotics and illegal firearms, many of which were involved in crimes throughout Riverside County.

In 2014, Harris and the California Highway Patrol Commissioner worked to secure $9.4 million for California DOJ Bureau of Investigation's Special Operations Unit teams. These unique and essential teams use the latest technology and advanced investigative techniques and work alongside local law enforcement to enhance investigations into violent criminals and organized crime throughout the state.