The highest amount of marijuana ever discovered in Spain or anywhere else in the world, according to Spanish authorities, was uncovered when 32 tonnes of packed marijuana with a street value of at least €64 million were confiscated.

Spain: Police make largest marijuana bust worth US$ 63.4 million

In what comes as an ironic statement by the Thailand government, pot-smoking tourists are reportedly not welcome in the country. Thailand's health minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday made the rather surprising statement.

Thailand's health minister advises pot-smoking tourists to not visit the country

There are various kinds of peculiar records, and a cannabis operator in the US decided to aim for one such high level record by baking world’s largest weed brownie.

1,344 eggs, 36kg flour and a lot of weed: US company makes world's largest 'pot brownie'

Researchers have revealed preliminary evidence that using smartphone sensors, it is feasible to detect if someone is high on cannabis. The method uses information from the owner's smartphone to determine whether they are inebriated after taking cannabis.

Smoking weed? Your phone can detect if you’re high on marijuana

Some refer to it as magic, while others are more likely to call it a menace, but marijuana has remained a topic of political and social contention for decades now.

Marijuana: Magic plant or menacing drug, legal or illegal? It's a 'highly' complex issue

Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern has admitted previously smoking cannabis in a fiery leaders debate with Judith Collins, her rival for the New Zealand prime ministership.

Jacinda Ardern admits to past cannabis use during New Zealand election debate

Day two of legal recreational cannabis in Canada on Thursday saw more long lineups outside pot stores and supply shortages in parts of the country. Most consumers were exuberant about the end of prohibition, but a few expressed disappointment over not being able to buy cannabis on the first day.

Canada pot stores run out of supplies within two days of legalisation