Cultivating Crime
Legalizing marijuana in Colorado was supposed to weaken the illegal market. An "Insight" investigation shows just the opposite.
"Cultivating Crime" premieres on RMPBS Thursday, Dec. 13 at 8pm.
Watch the full program now online and explore the report:
- How Colorado became a major exporter of illegal marijuana
- By the numbers: illegal marijuana in Colorado
- Colorado law enforcement working to unravel complex networks of illegal marijuana grow houses
- Immigrants are frequently caught in Colorado black market marijuana operations, raising concerns about exploitation
- Colorado marijuana traced to 34 states, with Florida becoming a common destination
Insight reports
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Five years ago, Colorado voters decided to stop sending adults to jail simply for using marijuana. Proponents said the legalization of cannabis would have a healthy side effect: it would kill the sale of illegal marijuana in Colorado. But instead law enforcement officers say Colorado has become a major exporter of illegal marijuana.
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Nationally-recognized investigative journalist John Ferrugia, delves into some of the most pressing – and often unseen or misunderstood – issues facing Coloradans.
"Insight" is in-depth, independent and incisive. It’s public media storytelling at its best. And it’s the kind of journalism that inspires the public to make Colorado an even better place to live. John and a team of investigative journalists – including former national correspondent Lori Jane Gliha – present thoughtful, thoroughly researched stories of significance for Colorado. Sometimes the show has the feel of a Frontline-type documentary. Sometimes it includes extended Nightline-type interviews with the newsmakers who have the power to affect change.
