"Federal prosecutors allege a Staten Island man was running a black-market cannabis farm that did business with state-licensed cultivators, resulting in serious federal charges."
"In January 2025, the DEA launched an investigation into an illegal cannabis operation in Walworth, New York, leading to significant discoveries about black-market transactions."
"The defendants stand charged with manufacturing and possessing with intent to distribute 1,000 or more marijuana plants; this carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 10 years."
"Investigations revealed that state-licensed growers might purchase black market cannabis to escape taxes and regulations, while black market growers contend with high barriers to the legal market."
Federal prosecutors have charged Ferrydoon M. Ardehali and Colby Riggle with operating a black-market cannabis farm in New York. The duo allegedly sold illegal cannabis to licensed growers, a crime that could lead to a minimum of 10 years in prison or life behind bars. The DEA's investigation uncovered the extent of the operation, where black-market goods were sold to avoid taxation and regulations. The search revealed a large-scale cannabis growth and processing facility.
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