Springfield

Law Enforcement

People put the odds at about 50/50. Some Springfield officers put out the blunt or took it, and others booked you downtown. Several bags made arrest feel much more likely, though crack, cocaine and gang violence were seen as bigger priorities. Massachusetts has since introduced regulated adult use, as covered in Marijuana Laws.

Where to Buy Marijuana

The bus terminal had plenty of variety, but a nervous stranger could be mistaken for an undercover officer and trigger a confrontation. Upper Hill around State Street and the Eastern Avenue area had a particular reputation for robberies, with one estimate putting the odds at 80%. The street scene overlapped with gangs, and the cheapest bags could be dirt weed.

Marijuana Prices

• Regs: US$10 for 2–3 g, US$35 per ½ oz or US$50 per oz
• AZ, a higher-grade mid: US$10 for 1.2 g, US$35–40 per ¼ oz, US$60–70 per ½ oz, US$100–120 per oz or US$380–400 per ¼ lb
• Hydro: US$10 per gram or US$200–220 per oz
• Kind bud or Haze: US$20 per gram, US$40–60 per ⅛ oz, US$80–100 per ¼ oz, US$140–200 per ½ oz or US$220–400 per oz

Types of Marijuana

Regs, AZ and hydro were the main street grades, with AZ the most common. Kind bud or Haze took better connections or a trip north to smaller towns. A bag sold as Haze could turn out to be plain regs.