Oregon Police Erred in Use of Aerial Surveillance Camera for Marijuana Bust, Appeals Court Says

Oregon police erred in use of aerial surveillance camera for marijuana bust, appeals court says

The ruling was lauded by civil rights advocates and privacy watchdogs.

Court: Oregon police erred in use of aerial camera for marijuana bust

Oregon’s Court of Appeals chided the state’s police force on Wednesday for using warrantless “technologically-enhanced surveillance” to bust an illegal marijuana operation, sending the court’s clearest message yet about how law enforcement may use the increasingly popular, but controversial technology.

Oregon Police Erred in Use of Aerial Surveillance Camera For Marijuana Bust, Appeals Court Says

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Oregon Marijuana Sales Reach $76.5 Million in June, $459 Million Year-to-Date, Garnering $78 Million in Taxes

The Marijuana Herald - Marijuana news and information Marijuana sales in Oregon reached $76,499,021 in June, according to new data from the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. That figure represents a 3% dip from the $79 million sold in June 2024. However, with the average cost down over 11% from the previous year, the overall volume of cannabis sold was actually higher in June 2025. From January through June, licensed marijuana retailers ha…