Dallas-Area Officers Raid 3 Licensed Hemp Distribution Warehouses in ‘Enforcement Overreach’

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June 18, 2025

Press Release: Law Enforcement Raids on Federally Compliant Hemp Distributors in Dallas Raise Legal and Scientific Concerns

Dallas, TX – June 17, 2025 – Three licensed hemp distribution warehouses in Dallas’s Harry Hines district—Monster Distribution, Frontline Wholesale, and Cannafy Distribution—were subjected to law enforcement raids, despite their full compliance with federal hemp regulations. These companies distribute hemp-derived products, verified by certificates of analysis (COAs) from DEA-registered, ISO-accredited laboratories, serving thousands of Texans, including veterans, cancer patients, and individuals with chronic pain.

Each product distributed by these companies includes a QR code linking to its COA, a legally binding document signed by an accredited lab director, confirming compliance with the federal threshold of less than 0.3% delta-9 THC. These tests adhere to validated scientific methodologies, ensuring regulatory adherence under the 2018 Farm Bill.

David Sergi, legal counsel for Monster Distribution, stated, “Monster Distribution has meticulously complied with all applicable laws, relying on accredited laboratories to verify product compliance. These raids appear to be driven by political motives rather than evidence, raising significant concerns about law enforcement overreach and the deprivation of constitutional rights and property.”

Scientific and Legal Irregularities

The Texas Forensic Science Commission (FSC) has repeatedly advised law enforcement and prosecutors on the limitations of certain cannabinoid testing methods, particularly the misuse of gas chromatography without derivatization. This technique can erroneously convert non-psychoactive THCa into delta-9 THC, yielding misleading results that mischaracterize compliant products as illegal. Despite these cautions, state authorities continue to pursue enforcement actions based on flawed scientific practices, undermining the integrity of the legal process.

Implications for the Hemp Industry

These raids represent a troubling escalation in actions against Texas’s federally legal hemp industry, threatening businesses that operate transparently and in good faith. The reliance on questionable testing methodologies not only jeopardizes economic stability but also restricts access to safe, compliant products for consumers who depend on them for health and wellness.

Call for Accountability

The affected companies and their legal representatives urge immediate scrutiny of these enforcement actions and call for adherence to scientifically valid testing standards. They remain committed to defending their rights and ensuring that the hemp industry can continue to serve Texans without unwarranted interference.

For further information, please contact:

[Insert contact details for Monster Distribution, Frontline Wholesale, or Cannafy Distribution]

Media Inquiries: David Sergi, Attorney at Law, [Insert contact information]

Source: Press Release, Dallas, TX, June 17, 2025