Before New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana last year, black market dealers have been selling weed in secret — but right across the street from City Hall in the state’s capital, one businessman has been openly challenging the law.
Known as the NJWeedman, Edward Forchion is upfront about his underground weed business. He opened a storefront on E State Street in Trenton where he sells everything from flowers, cannabis concentrates and edibles. With the state still months away from actually opening up its marijuana marketplace, NJWeedman’s Joint is one of the only places defying the government’s rollout.
“I say I’m like the people’s champ right now…the Robinhood reefer,” Forchion said.
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