154 Pounds Of Weed Found In French Mayor's Home, Denmark Closes Pot Street In Christiania After Multiple Shootings & More Cannabis Euro News

Over the last several years, Europe has become more open-minded about medical and recreational marijuana. Here are some of the latest cannabis developments from France, Denmark, and Poland. 

France: 70kg Of Weed Found In Mayor's Home 

French mayor Jamilah Habsaoui was arrested with two of her brothers after police seized 70kg (154lbs) of cannabis resin in her house, writes The Barron's. 

The mayor of Avallon, which is part of Morvan National Park in the Burgundy region of eastern France, was one of several other targets for police raids following a drug trafficking investigation in the area, according to prosecutor Hugues de Phily. 

De Phily added that other parts of the investigation had uncovered 983 grams of cocaine, 7,000 euros ($7,700) in cash, and about 20 gold ingots.

See Also: France’s Medical Marijuana Trial Benefiting Over 2.5K Patients Will Continue & More Euro-Cannabis Updates

Denmark: Cannabis Street In Christiania Enclave Closed To Stop Weed Sales 

The main street in a popular Copenhagen hippie enclave Christiania has been shut down, with police trying to halt cannabis sales and end other criminal activities, writes Reuters. 

The Christiania neighborhood has been famous for illegal pot sales for more than 50 years, which was tolerated. However, other criminal activities were also ongoing and things turned dark last August when one person died and four were wounded in a shooting. Now, the residents have decided to clean "Pusher Street," which attracts more than half a million visitors per year. 

“We have always said we support free hash but it’s not possible,” Hulda Mader, a spokesperson for Christiania said. “We want the street to be ours again.”

Sophie Hæstorp, Mayor of Copenhagen, told Reuters, “Pusher Street has to die in order for Christiania to live." 

Deputy Chief Superintendent Simon Hansen confirmed the police will remain in the area "as long as it is necessary." 

See Also: Denmark: Medical Marijuana Pilot Program Experience 90% Growth In 12 Months 

Poland’s Medical Marijuana Market Growing Rapidly 

According to data by the Center for e-Health, the medical marijuana market in Poland is rapidly growing. 

Last year, pharmacies sold more than 4.5 tons of medical cannabis, which is by 3.5 tons more than one year before. Furthermore, in 2023, a total of 276,807 prescriptions for medical cannabis were filled compared to 108,847 in 2022, indicating a growing acceptance of medical marijuana-based treatments for various health conditions. 

The majority of medical marijuana prescriptions are not covered by the National Health Fund, noted CannabizEu. 

One of the world’s largest cannabis companies recently recognized the market's potential. Curaleaf International, part of cannabis giant Curaleaf Holdings Inc CURLF, has expanded in Poland via the acquisition of Can4Med, the country’s pharmaceutical wholesaler specializing in cannabinoid medications.

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