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Focus on Cannabis Security
Alarming Trends in Cannabis Crime—There’s a Standard for That
Today, 24 U.S. states and the District of Columbia have legalized the sale of adult-use cannabis. In 2019, New Frontier Data projected that by 2025, the market value of the U.S. cannabis industry will reach annual sales of $30 billion. That estimate is likely too low.
But this lucrative market has some significant roadblocks to sustainable growth, from regulatory hurdles to crime trends.
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How to Upgrade Secure Storage in Cannabis Facilities
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Fast Facts: What is a Crash and Grab?
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