The business of drugs is fascinating. Business Insider even has a series with testimonials of real people sharing firsthand accounts and unveiling secrets about the underbelly of society: How Crime Works. The same outlet has also published a piece featuring Chris Eggers of Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions about how he went from being an undercover San Francisco cop to a security consultant for the industry.
Stories and depictions of selling drugs are hard to look away from, even if you have no interest in the fiasco. For almost any viewer, the entertainment factor smacks you in the face: the thrill of hunt and chase, the taboo of illicit cooking and smuggling, and the addiction to money and power.
Crime is both dangerous and lucrative, with high stakes at every turn. The illegal drug trade is a highly sophisticated industry that impacts society economically and socially, threatening the safety of people across various walks of life.
However, danger doesn’t lurk solely in the shadows of unregulated businesses. Criminals have found ways to exploit the legalization of what was once classified as an illegal substance.
The legalization of cannabis in certain states has made it possible for consumers to safely purchase and consume products in brick and mortar stores. The black market is no longer one’s only option to access marijuana and the relief it provides. However, as the legal marijuana business booms, farms and stores are constantly at risk of being targeted by criminals. Businesses with facilities that legally grow or sell cannabis in states like California need Security Solutions to protect their people, community, and bottom line.
Criminals seek to steal products in order to resell them. But it isn’t just the product that the robbers are after. Retailers often hold large reserves of cash. Given that cannabis is only legal in certain states, most major banks and credit card companies avoid transactions due to its federal status, making cash the primary method of payment. The quantities of cash, in addition to product inventory, look like gold mines to criminals.
Heists can be financially devastating, resulting in losses that are sometimes irrecoverable.
“During the week of November 15th, armed robbers in Oakland forced their way into more than 15 licensed cannabis businesses, vandalizing stores and offices, and stealing products worth millions of dollars.”
— PRNewswire: Targeted Robberies of Cannabis Businesses in Bay Area Prompt Call for Tax Relief
California’s cannabis laws extend beyond sale and consumption to include regulations on facility security. Non-compliance puts businesses at risk of lawsuits, fines, and damages, which can halt or end their operations. The most devastating and obvious consequence, however, are fatalities or injuries to humans.
The value of security is priceless. Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions helps cannabis businesses become and remain compliant and safe.
“Eggers provides consulting, security guards, installation, and he claims, technology you won’t even notice. “
— KTVU FOX 2: Former Oakland and San Francisco cop now manages cannabis industry security
To learn more, you can call Cannabis Compliant Security Solutions today.
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