Fifty-One Individuals Charged in Oklahoma-Based Black-Market Marijuana Conspiracy
A massive black-market marijuana operation that spanned the United States has been dismantled by federal authorities, resulting in the indictment of 51 individuals and the seizure of tens of thousands of marijuana plants. The conspiracy allegedly involved a network of growers, brokers, transporters, and distributors who worked together to manufacture and distribute large quantities of illegal cannabis.
According to the indictment, the operation, which ran from March 2025 to April 2026, was centered in Oklahoma and supplied black-market marijuana to states including Texas, Mississippi, Kansas, and North Carolina. The investigation uncovered multiple grow sites in Oklahoma, including those in Stillwater, Hennessey, and Paden, which diverted marijuana into the illegal market.
In a coordinated effort, over 100 law enforcement personnel executed arrest warrants for 51 individuals across nine states, including Oklahoma, Texas, New York, North Carolina, Florida, Michigan, Kansas, Mississippi, and California. So far, 28 of the indicted individuals have been arrested, while 23 remain at large.
U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester emphasized the significance of the case, stating that it highlights the threat posed by nationwide criminal organizations that exploit Oklahoma’s marijuana laws to produce and distribute large quantities of black-market marijuana. Troester pledged that his office will continue to work with federal, state, and local partners to take down these organizations and bring those responsible to justice.
