Tulsa

Law Enforcement

Tulsa’s ‘buckle of the Bible Belt’ reputation extended to marijuana enforcement. Police were seen as strict throughout town, especially around Charles Page Boulevard on the west side north of the river. North Tulsa had a rough reputation for both gangs and police. Some officers were accused of adding weight to a seizure. Other accounts emphasize how readily a small traffic violation could get someone pulled over at night.

Where to Buy Marijuana

Downtown, the University of Tulsa area and South Tulsa all came up. Orpha’s at Fourth and Cincinnati was an unpretentious bar with older regulars and people off the street. People still preferred an introduction through a friend. Head-shop parking lots were another meeting place, but Oz in Midtown wouldn’t talk about weed and expected customers to use tobacco terminology. The account describes a sizable Native community and mentions smokers among it. North Tulsa drew warnings about violence, including an estimate of 70 murders in the preceding year.

Marijuana Prices

• Schwag: US$20 per ¼ oz, US$35–40 per ½ oz or US$65–80 per oz
• Better flower or hydro: US$10–20 per gram
• Prices sometimes came down with a regular seller. Meth-related pressure on dealers and suppliers made new connections harder.

Types of Marijuana

Mostly schwag. Good hydro or kind bud took effort, and on the rare occasion Haze appeared it cost more. The good flower often came in small bags at a premium.

More Information

People remembered ordinary traffic enforcement during the day and more stops for small things after dark. Highways felt like a more direct way across town at night.