New Mexico’s Dark Discovery: Chinese Workers Trapped On Illegal Cannabis Farms
A disturbing discovery was made last summer in New Mexico. State special agents, inspecting a farm in Torrance County, found not only thousands more plants than allowed but also dozens of underfed, visibly distressed Chinese workers. According to Lynn Sanchez, director of a local nonprofit, these workers appeared “very scared, very freaked out,” signaling a deeper issue within the booming sector.
Human Rights Violations On Illegal Cannabis Farms
These workers, trafficked from China and deceived with promises of lucrative pay, found themselves facing the darker side of America’s cannabis gold rush. A recent NPR investigation revealed that this situation is not isolated. Many such operations across the U.S. are run and staffed largely by Chinese nationals, drawn to the industry’s …