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Alabama Raids CBD Shops Amid Smokable Hemp Protests

6/28/2025

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In Alabama, a significant law enforcement operation targeted CBD and vape shops, resulting in the seizure of substantial marijuana products amid a year-long probe into illegal THC sales. As tensions rise, a protest against House Bill 445, which prohibits smokable hemp, is set to unfold at the state Capitol, voicing the frustrations of impacted businesses.

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Story summary

In Alabama, a significant law enforcement operation targeted CBD and vape shops, resulting in the seizure of substantial marijuana products amid a year-long probe into illegal THC sales. As tensions rise, a protest against House Bill 445, which prohibits smokable hemp, is set to unfold at the state Capitol, voicing the frustrations of impacted businesses.