Gentlemen Smugglers are bringing cannabis to Maryland with the launch of a new partnership with SunMed Growers. Learn about their legendary story of smuggling cannabis in the 1970s and 80s and discover how they are taking the cannabis world by storm - legally this time.
Introducing Gentlemen Smugglers: New Cannabis Brand Launches in Maryland [2024]
This October, a new line of cannabis products will be introduced to the Maryland cannabis market. SunMed is partnering with Gentlemen Smugglers to grow their unique, sativa-leaning strains of cannabis. Customers will be able to purchase Gentlemen Smugglers pre-rolls and flower at a Maryland dispensary near you.
Gentlemen Smugglers offers Maryland not just an incredible line of cannabis strains, but also an extraordinary story. Filled with adventure, danger, and a whole lot of marijuana, the brand is inspired by one of America's true legends, Barry “Flash” Foy. His crew became infamous for sailing from Jamaica to Lebanon and dominating the East Coast cannabis market. Discover their fascinating story and see how they’re shaping the modern cannabis industry!
About the Gentlemen Smugglers: How it all Began
Between 1971 and 1986, the Gentlemen Smugglers imported more cannabis into the U.S. than anyone else in history. As targets of Reagan's Operation Jackpot, they became legends. Now, the legend is fact again with the rise of the Gentlemen Smugglers cannabis brand.
The media called them Gentlemen Smugglers because they were educated and had an aversion to violence. For a dozen years, they out ran the FBI, DEA, Interpol, and Customs. In a very real way, they were the dispensaries of their time, bringing the weed directly to the people.
That is, until Operation Jackpot, the federal drug task force put into action by President Reagan’s War on Drugs, brought them down.
Barry was charged with federal kingpin statute and spent years behind bars, which is ironic because many of the markets he supplied are now open for business. That's why the Gentlemen Smugglers brand was rebooted, to bring quality cannabis to the people - this time legally - with real social equity reinvestment and unparalleled storytelling at its core. Barry's legacy embodies high stakes, high adventure, and a bygone era.
About the Cannabis Strains
Throughout Barry Foy's many travels, he sampled countless strains of cannabis. As he famously put it, "I was the tester. I was the lab. I never brought anything back that I didn’t try. And believe me, I turned a lot down." Foy's handpicked strains are pure, potent, and true to the essence of the cannabis plant. The new strains launching in Maryland are Strawberry Cough, Maui, GMO x Sour Diesel, and Watermelon Cloudz.
Strawberry Cough
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Strawberry aroma
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Can have cerebral, uplifting, and euphoric effects
GMO x Sour Diesel
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Hybrid strain
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Diesel, garlic, pepper, and spicy aroma
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Can product relaxing and creative effects
Maui
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Fruity, floral, and musky aroma
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Can produce feelings of creativity, sociability, and motivation
Watermelon Cloudz
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Hybrid strain
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Sweet and fruity aroma
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Can improve relaxation, alleviate stress, and promote sleep
The Future of the Gentlemen Smugglers
"We never lost our rogue spirit, belief in the plant, or sense of humor. We’re older and wiser now and ready to do business again, using our platform to support ending needless incarceration for nonviolent marijuana crimes." - Barry Foy
The men and women of the Gentlemen Smugglers have served their time, and now they’re turning their focus to the future of cannabis—this time, legally. The Gentlemen Smugglers brand aims to spread good vibes and foster a genuine love for the plant.
A portion of proceeds from their products supports the Last Prisoner Project, an organization committed to freeing the tens of thousands still incarcerated for cannabis-related offenses.
Discover Gentlemen Smugglers at SunMed Growers
Stay tuned for our release of Gentlemen Smugglers flower and pre-rolls! We can't wait for Maryland consumers to experience this new, unique line of cannabis products. In the meantime, follow Gentlemen Smugglers’s journey on Instagram and Facebook to learn more about their story and products.