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title: Security Companies Could Profit Due Increase in Colorado Dispensary Burglaries
description: Burglaries are on the rise in Colorado, as U.S. cannabis dispensaries are forced to accept only cash only payments.
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# [Security Companies Could Profit Due Increase in Colorado Dispensary Burglaries](https://www.nationalinvestornetwork.com/consumer-goods/security-companies-could-profit-due-increase-in-colorado-dispensary-burglaries)

 Written by [Jason Sanders](https://www.nationalinvestornetwork.com/consumer-goods/author/jason-sanders) | Jan 24, 2020 2:53:38 AM

[Burglaries are on the rise](https://www.denverpost.com/2020/01/20/denver-marijuana-burglaries-increase/) in Colorado, as U.S. cannabis dispensaries are forced to accept only cash only payments. Financial institutions deny most product-handling cannabis businesses because of the drug’s continued federal prohibition.

The rise in robberies and break-ins leads to dispensary employees being put in danger, and dispensaries beefing up their security. who are doing their jobs legally? In 2017, Colorado-based Helix TCS HLIX (OTCMKTS) acquired Security Grade Protective Services, and Helix continues to be a top security service provider for the cannabis industry. 

Until federal banking regulations are changed for legal marijuana businesses, the need for maximum security measures at dispensaries is likely to continue.

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