The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
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Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:35 PM
Charges Could Be Dropped With Multiple Stores In Middle Tennessee Accused Of Selling CBD Gummies Laced With Cannabis
The investigation in Rutherford County led to the padlocking of 23 stores just two weeks ago. According to WTVF, 21 people were indicted for selling gummy candies allegedly laced with a marijuana derivative.
During the investigation, samples were purchased undercover and sent to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation for testing. Scientists told prosecutors the gummies tested for a schedule six substance.
WTVF discovered that certain testing cannot determine whether the gummies were made from industrial hemp CBD oil - which is legal - or from marijuana CBD oil - which can be illegal.
As a result, prosecutors are having a difficult time making a case, and charges are expected to be dropped.
If charges are dropped, the cash and gummies previously confiscated will be returned to shop owners.
WTVF's Nick Beres learned that a number of the merchants are considering lawsuits. Read the original report here.
