Hamilton County Grower Loses 7,000 Hemp Plants in State Crackdown

11 February 2025

Indiana State Police seized approximately 7,000 hemp plants from an unlicensed grower in Hamilton County, citing violations of Indiana’s strict hemp regulations. The search warrant was executed by the Indianapolis Post and the Drug Enforcement Section, with authorities confirming the grower lacked the required state-issued hemp license.

While hemp cultivation is legal in Indiana, it is heavily regulated due to its connection to marijuana laws and THC content restrictions. The seizure underscores the state's tough stance on unlicensed cannabis operations, impacting local hemp farmers, CBD producers, and medical marijuana advocates. Increased enforcement may tighten supply chains and deter illicit cultivation, reinforcing Indiana’s cannabis law enforcement efforts.