The industry has seen its struggles — and crime is one of them.
DENVER — Denver’s marijuana sales tax revenue dropped by more than $11 million in 2023 compared to 2022, according to city data. The industry has seen its struggles — and crime is one of them.
Burglaries have been a steady issue for dispensary owners. Brandon Burnham, the owner of The Herbal Cure, knows that all too well.
“It’s a drag sometimes at night to have to put things away and lock it, but this is a perfect example as to why you do it,” Burnham said.
In February, Burnham’s business was broken into twice in three days. A group of people drove through The Herbal Cure’s fence attempting to break into the business, destroying a portion of a mural on the fence.
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