By John Redman, Gabrielle Antolovich, Aaron Byzak, and Stacy Anderson

Published October 14, 2011

As leaders of community and parent groups in California, we were greatly relieved last week when four US attorneys announced a widespread crackdown on bogus “medical” marijuana dispensaries in our state. This enforcement could not come at a more urgent time.

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By Michael Montgomery

Published October 12, 2011

Federal prosecutors are preparing to target newspapers, radio stations and other media outlets that advertise medical marijuana dispensaries in California, another escalation in the Obama administration’s newly invigorated war against the state’s pot industry.

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October 7, 2011

For Immediate Release

For More Information Contact: Lana Beck (727) 828-0211 or (727) 403-7571

Feds Announce Their Plan to Close California Pot Shops

No Idle Threat

(St. Petersburg, FL) At a news conference in Sacramento today, four U.S. Attorneys gathered to announce their plan of action to prosecute those engaging in the sale, distribution and cultivation of marijuana. They will target significant commercial operations and those operating near schools, parks and playgrounds.  Letters have been, and others will continue to be, sent to these operations advising owners of the federal pursuit of asset forfeiture if the operators do not cease and desist business. Also, they will be potentially facing federal prosecution if they do not comply.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Rancho Cucamonga, CA – October 7th 2011. Feds Make Major Announcement on CA Pot Stores

“In a major press announcement, all four of California’s U.S. Attorney’s have given a clear warning to California’s pot stores – you will be held criminally liable ,” said Dr. Paul Chabot, founder of the Coalition for a Drug Free California (CDFC). “This is the beginning of the end of so-called medical pot, run by Domestic Marijuana Cartels. This is a victory for California, our youth and our communities.”

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