Butane Honey Oil (THC)
A Methuen man was charged with possession of a Class C substance in Ayer District Court. The criminal complaint
alleged the defendant possessed “Butane Honey Oil.” The Commonwealth argues that the THC or
tetrahydrocannabinol, which is a cannabis extract and is the chemical responsible for the majority of
marijuana’s psychological effects, is a Class C controlled substance. BHO may test as high as 80% or more in
THC.
After a motion to dismiss for lack of probable cause, the court case was dismissed.