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Moonshiners turn to marijuana as Tennessee crops thrive
In Cocke County Tennessee a blend of tobacco know how and moonshining skills fuels a booming marijuana crop. Federal data show Cocke County leads U S marijuana seizures while Appalachian growers exploit easy money and weak enforcement. Holt a former prisoner says he harvests two tons yearly selling for up to 1500 a pound.
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