Six of the twenty protesters outside DEA headquarters were arrested on Tuesday for trespassing when they planted hemp seeds on the Drug Enforcement Administration’s lawn. The protesters say they are arguing that the plant is a crop and not a drug, as it does not contain enough of the THC content needed to make you high.

For more information about hemp, visit the  North American Industrial Hemp Council website.

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