Uruguay: A Wave of Robberies Reported by Cannabis Clubs

Cannabis Growers Federation of Uruguay (Fenac-Uruguay) made its concern about incidents and security issues that are suffering from thefts and robberies to keep marijuana plants public. "We talked specifically the wave of insecurity that come to be targeted given the proximity of our crops, and the consequent increase of the phenomenon called 'cogollleros'," says a statement from the Federation.

For Rey, the announcement that Tabaré Vázquez said there was no rush to sell cannabis in pharmacies, has a direct impact with security problems faced by growers.

"If you steal flowers and plants it is because some people buy them. The first thing to do is stop buying plants irregularly. The delay in sales at pharmacies is fundamental.

Today the value of the marijuana flower market is $ 2,500 per 25 grams. To the extent that there is availability in pharmacies at a cheap price, it will really compete against the drug...

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