Homepage > Honolulu News

7 Maui Men Accused Of Exploiting Medical Marijuana Laws

Men Face Drug Trafficking, Promoting Drugs Charges

POSTED: 8:54 am HST November 14, 2008
UPDATED: 9:24 am HST November 14, 2008

A marijuana drug organization on Maui is dismantled after a two-year investigation, law enforcement officials said.

Under "Operation Weedkiller" local law enforcement officials arrested and charged seven residents.

Operation Weedkiller Arrests:
  • Brian Igersheim, 31
  • Robert "Bobby" Armitage, 58
  • Douglas Kaleikini Sr., 54
  • John Cooper, 40
  • William "Bill" Cox, 48
  • Stuart Hirotsu, 48
  • Brian Murphy, 53
  • The men are accused of exploiting medical marijuana laws.

    Murphy is the director of Patients Without Time, a strong advocate for medicinal marijuana laws. The men are accused of using the organization to disguise their marijuana drug trafficking operation.

    Maui police charged Murphy and the other men with a number of offenses including drug trafficking. The men are suspected of abusing medical marijuana laws for personal profit.

    In the bust, authorities recovered hundreds of marijuana plants and more than $14,000 in cash.

    It was a joint investigation involving state and county task forces.

    All of the men arrested have Maui addresses.

    The seven men face possible indictments. The investigation is ongoing.
    Links We Like
    Don’t ruin your chances of landing that new job by making easy to correct mistakes on your cover letter. More

    Don’t believe everything people tell you about home improvement. Check out the top 4 myths and stop throwing away your money. More

    The signs of Cancer can sometimes be very subtle. Here's a guide to help you recognize them early. More

    Living well with type-1 or type-2 diabetes can be easier than you might think. Use our diabetes resource guide. More

    Health Topics & Information

    Many seemingly healthy foods are actually bad for your heart. Learn how to replace the imposters with nutritionally rich foods. More

    Sponsored Links