Stay Informed

Sign up for news & alerts

Already signed up?
Login here
What Can I Do?


Get Help
Need alcohol or drug help for yourself or someone else? GET HELP
Continuing Education
Free online courses for addiction counselors LEARN ONLINE
Resources
Resources
Find useful publications, online documents & more.


DrugScreening.org


 

DEA Raids Warehouse Full of Marijuana Snacks
March 22, 2006

Share Share Email
Email
Print
Print
SubscribeSubscribe
News Summary

A company that made marijuana-laced snacks with names like Buddahfingers, Munchy Way, Rasta Reeses, and Puff-a-Mint Patties was raided by federal anti-drug agents last week, the San Francisco Chronicle reported March 17.

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) officers shut down warehouses in Oakland and Emeryville, Calif., belonging to the company, Beyond Bomb, and arrested owner Kenneth Affolter. 

"This is the biggest candy marijuana factory that we have seen on the West Coast," said Javier Pena, special agent in charge of the DEA's San Francisco office. "There was a great deal of sophistication that involved different labels, pretty much knockoffs of the real thing. This is potentially dangerous for kids and people who don't know what they're eating and what they're drinking."

Other products with names that were copycats of well-known brands included Keef Kats, Stoney Ranchers, Puffsi, and Toka-Cola. DEA officials said that Beyond Bomb had packaged the snacks for distribution throughout the West Coast.

COMMENTS ON THIS ARTICLE:

Your Turn! Post a public comment (read guidelines):

Name:

Comment:
(limit 200
words)

Enter this word
(help):
Change

GUIDELINES: 
To keep this feature useful for all, please:

  1. Keep it clean, courteous, and on-topic. Comments are meant for thoughtful discussion of the article published above.

  2. Do not post promotional links to organizations, products or services, or personal requests for assistance (get help).

  3. Proof your comments carefully, use good spelling and punctuation, and don't use ALL CAPS. Comments are published immediately and cannot be edited.

Deceptive, slanderous and commercially-motivated posts are prohibited. We reserve the right to remove comments not conforming to these guidelines. (Report a comment).

Have questions or feedback? Contact us.