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Two employees of a state-registered marijuana farm in Seminole County, Oklahoma, have been indicted on federal charges relating to the use of illegal foreign pesticides. Jin Zhao Chi, 44, and Dian Lin Jiang, 65, allegedly smuggled and distributed unregistered and misbranded pesticides from Hong Kong into the United States between February 25, 2025, and March 19, 2025. The indictment also accuses Chi of conspiring to import the pesticides and distributing them at the marijuana farm between June 2022 and February 2025.
The charges against Chi and Jiang include conspiracy to smuggle goods into the United States, smuggling goods into the United States, and unlawful distribution and sale of pesticides. The indictment alleges that Chi willfully and knowingly conspired to import the pesticides, knowing that the importation was contrary to law.
The investigation into the marijuana farm and its employees is a reminder of the risks associated with the use of illegal pesticides in the cannabis industry. The use of such pesticides can pose serious health risks to consumers and undermine the integrity of the regulated marijuana market.
The case against Chi and Jiang is a significant development in the enforcement of laws relating to the use of pesticides in the cannabis industry. It highlights the importance of compliance with federal and state regulations and the consequences of failing to do so.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Drug Trafficking
- Defendant: Oklahoma
- Location: OK
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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