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megayields · 04-02-2012, 05:34 PM

4-2-12 @ 8:32 AM

This JUST went down not an hour ago, Fed's, DEA and IRS agents are involved!

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Federal agents swooped in Monday morning to search Oakland's Oaksterdam University in Oakland, the state's first cannabis industry training school.

Agents with the U.S. Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Internal Revenue Service's criminal investigation division are searching the university at the corner of 16th Street and Broadway, in the heart of the city's widely recognized downtown cannabis-oriented district, authorities said.

The university has been cordoned off by yellow caution tape.

Arlette Lee, an IRS spokeswoman, said she could not say why the agents were there other than to confirm that they were serving a federal search warrant.

"Everything's under seal," Lee said, referring to the search warrant and documents relating to the investigation. "We're not able to comment as far as the nature of this ongoing investigation."

The federal agencies are conducting a joint investigation, she said.

The raid comes fewer than three weeks after Oakland city officials issued preliminary approvals for four new medical marijuana dispensaries, even as federal prosecutors exerted increased pressure on medical cannabis dispensaries, forcing hundreds to close.

Federal officials say they are concerned about dispensaries that are getting too big or too close to parks or schools. They have long asserted that federal law trumps the state's 1996 voter-approved law legalizing medical cannabis.

Read more: https://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...#ixzz1qtiQj2OJ

**Payaso** · 04-02-2012, 06:36 PM

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Federal agents converged on Oaksterdam University in downtown Oakland shortly after 7 a.m. this morning, but officials are releasing few details about the raid or any warrants served.

Agents with Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and U.S. Marshals were inside Oaksterdam University at 1600 Broadway, according to IRS spokeswoman Arlette Lee.

The front of the building was cordoned off with yellow police tape and several officers blocked the entrance to prevent anyone from going in. A half-dozen protesters with signs chanted pro-medical marijuana slogans nearby.

The school, America's first cannabis college, was founded in 2007 to provide training for the cannabis industry.

On March 14, the Oakland City Council voted to double the number of medical marijuana dispensaries, approving four new potential operators. The city's current four dispensaries generate about $1.68 million a year in tax revenue.

But a recent federal crackdown has cast doubts on whether new facilities will ever open. In October, federal prosecutors announced stepped-up enforcement efforts against the commercial marijuana industry. In the ensuing months, several Bay Area dispensaries closed, and one of Oakland's four dispensaries, Blue Sky Care Center, was forced to move to a temporary location farther away from a school.

From the San Jose Mercury News

TickleMyBalls · 04-02-2012, 06:45 PM

Just saw this on the norml Facebook feed. Bad times. I don't like Richard lee, but fuck the Feds.

Connoisseur300 · 04-02-2012, 06:47 PM

Fuckin dicks

northstate · 04-02-2012, 06:49 PM

Awww shit. Is it on? is this the big event that will be the catalyst? Fuck da feds. No waging war on a plant. This has to stop.NS

rives · 04-02-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by megayields

The federal agencies are conducting a joint investigation, she said.

Do you suppose that she saw the humor in this statement?

Aeroguerilla · 04-02-2012, 07:00 PM

FUCK THE FEDS bunch of clowns

Grendelkhan · 04-02-2012, 07:06 PM

Yet another in the line of fear tactics used by the Feds. Notice that Oakland is getting ready to approve 4 more clubs. This is the Feds saying, "You approve these and we will continue to do this type of crap."

Leroy Brown · 04-02-2012, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by rives

Do you suppose that she saw the humor in this statement?

That's a silly statement, everyone knows you can't smoke the green stuff they're looking for.......

04-02-2012, 07:10 PM

YOU CAN'T IMPRISON AN IDEA

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megayields Grower of Connoisseur herb's. Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: (831), (775), and .....? Posts: 4,796	Feds raid California's first cannabis industry training school 4-2-12 @ 8:32 AM This JUST went down not an hour ago, Fed's, DEA and IRS agents are involved! ============================== ============== Federal agents swooped in Monday morning to search Oakland's Oaksterdam University in Oakland, the state's first cannabis industry training school. Agents with the U.S. Marshals Service, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Internal Revenue Service's criminal investigation division are searching the university at the corner of 16th Street and Broadway, in the heart of the city's widely recognized downtown cannabis-oriented district, authorities said. The university has been cordoned off by yellow caution tape. Arlette Lee, an IRS spokeswoman, said she could not say why the agents were there other than to confirm that they were serving a federal search warrant. "Everything's under seal," Lee said, referring to the search warrant and documents relating to the investigation. "We're not able to comment as far as the nature of this ongoing investigation." The federal agencies are conducting a joint investigation, she said. The raid comes fewer than three weeks after Oakland city officials issued preliminary approvals for four new medical marijuana dispensaries, even as federal prosecutors exerted increased pressure on medical cannabis dispensaries, forcing hundreds to close. Federal officials say they are concerned about dispensaries that are getting too big or too close to parks or schools. They have long asserted that federal law trumps the state's 1996 voter-approved law legalizing medical cannabis. Read more: https://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/articl...#ixzz1qtiQj2OJ __________________ *Iron City Seeds* *NextGen Agricultural Consulting & Iron City Seeds* I grow and am motivated by the pure genius of Heath Robinson! The more people I meet the more I like my dog Last edited by Payaso; 04-02-2012 at 06:38 PM.. Reason: spelling
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northstate IC Mag Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: There is a town called Weed? Posts: 587	Awww shit. Is it on? is this the big event that will be the catalyst? Fuck da feds. No waging war on a plant. This has to stop.NS
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