Based on false information apparently, a raid on a well known manufacturer of a cannabis potion was executed. It was thought by LEO that butane was being used for extraction and not CO2, the Company wasn't doing anything wrong, they weren't doing anything against the law.
Major Cannabis Company Raided in Sonoma Today
Posted By Chris Roberts
@cbloggy
on Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 5:09 PM
Local law enforcement and Drug Enforcement Administration agents in Santa Rosa raided the production labs of prominent cannabis company Care By Design this morning, possibly after receiving a complaint from a disgruntled former employee, according to reports.
Several people were arrested and police seized equipment as well as payroll and product paperwork, according to the company.
Care By Design, which produces high-potency cannabis oil cartridges under the AbsoluteXtracts brand name as well as sprays, tinctures, and many other products sold at California medical marijuana dispensaries, has production facilities in a Santa Rosa office park.
According to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Santa Rosa police raided the production lab as well as a nursery and two private homes in Sonoma County.
Several people were arrested, the newspaper reported, on suspicion of running afoul of drug laws. Authorities said the operation was not licensed, but it appears police were looking to bust a hash oil lab.
Producing high potency cannabis oil — a popular and potent way to consume cannabis — using butane as a solvent to extract active material from plant matter runs afoul of state law banning drug manufacturing.
However, according to company officials, Care By Design does not use butane, and does not create the cannais products — shatter, wax, and the like — popular with cannabis consumers who "dab."
ABX CO2 oil cartridges made at the facility raided today. - ABSOLUTEXTRACTS
AbsoluteXtracts
ABX CO2 oil cartridges made at the facility raided today.
A Santa Rosa police spokesman did not immediately return a request seeking comment and to confirm who was in custody and for what.
But according to an e-mail from former Care By Design consultant Martin Lee, the raid was "under the pretext of looking to bust a butane extraction operation."
"Those guys never used butane, only CO2," Lee wrote.
Absolute Xtracts/Care By Design is being RAIDED BY THE DEA in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County right now. This is an important one for EVERYONE in this industry to support and contribute to upcoming direct actions. I have worked with this group and can ensure you that they are as compliant, if not more compliant, than nearly every company in this industry and the ramifications of such an action could send shockwaves through this industry if we do not respond with forceful direct action and protest. There is a meeting happening today at 4 pm at Sonoma County Growers Association offices at 2255 Challenger Way in Santa Rosa. Please come if you can and help to organize a response. Believe this is a big deal for us all.... Do something. Be a part of the solution. #slangingweedsacksbroughtmehere
Major Cannabis Company Raided in Sonoma Today
Posted By Chris Roberts
@cbloggy
on Wed, Jun 15, 2016 at 5:09 PM
Local law enforcement and Drug Enforcement Administration agents in Santa Rosa raided the production labs of prominent cannabis company Care By Design this morning, possibly after receiving a complaint from a disgruntled former employee, according to reports.
Several people were arrested and police seized equipment as well as payroll and product paperwork, according to the company.
Care By Design, which produces high-potency cannabis oil cartridges under the AbsoluteXtracts brand name as well as sprays, tinctures, and many other products sold at California medical marijuana dispensaries, has production facilities in a Santa Rosa office park.
According to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, Santa Rosa police raided the production lab as well as a nursery and two private homes in Sonoma County.
Several people were arrested, the newspaper reported, on suspicion of running afoul of drug laws. Authorities said the operation was not licensed, but it appears police were looking to bust a hash oil lab.
Producing high potency cannabis oil — a popular and potent way to consume cannabis — using butane as a solvent to extract active material from plant matter runs afoul of state law banning drug manufacturing.
However, according to company officials, Care By Design does not use butane, and does not create the cannais products — shatter, wax, and the like — popular with cannabis consumers who "dab."
ABX CO2 oil cartridges made at the facility raided today. - ABSOLUTEXTRACTS
AbsoluteXtracts
ABX CO2 oil cartridges made at the facility raided today.
A Santa Rosa police spokesman did not immediately return a request seeking comment and to confirm who was in custody and for what.
But according to an e-mail from former Care By Design consultant Martin Lee, the raid was "under the pretext of looking to bust a butane extraction operation."
"Those guys never used butane, only CO2," Lee wrote.
Absolute Xtracts/Care By Design is being RAIDED BY THE DEA in Santa Rosa and Sonoma County right now. This is an important one for EVERYONE in this industry to support and contribute to upcoming direct actions. I have worked with this group and can ensure you that they are as compliant, if not more compliant, than nearly every company in this industry and the ramifications of such an action could send shockwaves through this industry if we do not respond with forceful direct action and protest. There is a meeting happening today at 4 pm at Sonoma County Growers Association offices at 2255 Challenger Way in Santa Rosa. Please come if you can and help to organize a response. Believe this is a big deal for us all.... Do something. Be a part of the solution. #slangingweedsacksbroughtmehere
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