The booming business of cannabis in Spain
The booming business of cannabis in Spain
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In Spain, thanks to the success of the “clubs” that have cropped up since 2011, cannabis has become a gold mine. From by-products such as cannabis lollipops and drinks, to specialised clinics and tourism, an entire economy has flourished around the plant, even though its production remains illegal in Spain. Our reporters explored both the public and hidden side of this booming activity.
It all began in 2011, when cannabis lovers managed to exploit a flaw in Spain’s anti-smoking legislation allowing them to consume cannabis in enclosed and private spaces. The state has turned a blind eye to these non-profit associations, where only registered members have the right to smoke freely. Since then, “cannabis clubs” have flourished throughout Spain.
Today, there are as many as 700 of them across the country, bringing together hundreds of thousands of “associates” and handling millions of euros each year. From the sale of by-products to tourism and medicinal care, this “green gold” has generated an entire economy.
But the paradox is that cannabis production remains illegal in Spain. In order to supply the clubs’ members, creativity is a must. That’s where we discovered the hidden side of this industry. In order for the clubs’ owners to open their doors to us and for the main industry players to agree to appear on camera, we had to gain their trust.
Most of the people we met are in their thirties and are fluent in the language of communications and marketing, perfectly aware of what can – and cannot – be shown and said on camera. Conscious of their contribution to the Spanish economy, they are now determined to use their full influence so that cannabis is legalised in Spain, just like in some US states such as Colorado. They have every hope that in this regard, Spain will become a model for the rest of Europe.
FRANCE 24’s reporters take you on a discovery of the little-known world of Spain’s legal cannabis business.
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50 euros a year lol
more deaths from alcohol consumption
the fact its still being reported as a underground, shady business is a shame. its no more dangerous then the oregeno you have in your kitchen. both plants
USA should Legalize it
Yeah, alcohol isn’t a potentially harmful drug, totally safe
“Dope”
Always one step ahead of the English
Cannabis is not legal in Spain. My mum and I have run a cannabis clun in Andalucía during 5 years (2013-2018) and we suffered 7 police raids, massive losts, 9 robberies and 2 cases on court.
These legal loopholes are the worst trap ever. Media made us believe all this was possible and then we suffered the harras and punishment of spanish system.
From individual point of view is a saying “ how many people so many arguments”
So what do the people say not the news?
Stay positive, dope channel!
ITS NOT DOPE !
I wanna be a cannabis consultant
We sell it here in the USA, if anyone is interest in join in let me know you will make 40% comm but its only in the USA & CANADA.
the words "drug", "marijuana", "dope" and "narcotic" are severly misunderstood words.. Marijuana and dope are the mexican slang terms used during the 1930’s slandering, a narcotic is a substance that makes you sleepy – from greek narco – to sleep, a drug is anything taken into the body that affects the bio-chemical makeup of the brain – a deep breath and a glass of water have an effect on the chimisty – as do legal pharmacuticals. The nassty opression of this wondderful herb and its advocates must stop!
david and lorenzo 😉
Ahhh, I was wondering why there was an extra 4 minutes on this video.
Jorge Cervantes, I used to read his tip in High Times and had his book(Indoor Horticulture). Was he from Spain or Latin America?
Lmao they are great buds men top videos too but the prices are somehow though you can try my plug kushjones70 on wikr he got great prices and been shipping to me too
Lucky fuckers
Join our group for informations on cannabis clubs and memberships or ask me in private
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This report needs to remove that stick up it’s buns
I just found a legit plug Both indica and sativa strain bet @cracklady on telegram is the best plug 🔥
Lmao they are great buds men top videos too but the prices are somehow though you can try my plug kushjones70 on wikr he got great prices and been shipping to me too
In Spain there is no legal cannabis sales, there is more progressive regions, such as Catalunia, where its regulated, It all depends on the regional and local politicians. In Malaga, there is 0 tolerance towards the clubs and we suffer continuous raids without court orders, face high jail sentences and huge fines. We have decided to close ours as of this reason. Catalunia is Spain and the only place where its regulated at the moment
no live chat anymore. shame FRANCE24