Republican lawmakers are urging the Justice Department to probe alleged ties between Chinese criminal organizations and the U.S. cannabis and intoxicating hemp industries, citing concerns over exploitation of regulatory gaps. The senators argue that foreign networks may be taking advantage of weaknesses in federal oversight to infiltrate domestic markets. Their letter highlights potential security risks tied to the production and distribution of hemp-derived products. The push comes amid ongoing debates over federal restrictions on intoxicating hemp compounds.
Four GOP senators who opposed the delay of a ban on intoxicating hemp products are calling on the Justice Department to investigate the role of Chinese criminal networks in America’s cannabis and intoxicating hemp markets. In a Wednesday letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche, the senators said Chinese criminal networks “are exploiting vulnerabilities in federal...
