Breaking: Federales Raid Another Pot Club

We just got a tip from Friend of SFist Jason that the jackbooted thugs professional federal law enforcement agents have harshed yet another buzz in The City. They've raided the home of Steve and Catherine Smith, who operate the club HopeNet at 223 9th, according to SF Gate. Reportedly agents are waiting for a warrant to search the club itself, which is next door to the headquarters of the California Marijuana Party. From the 'Gate:

In addition to marijuana plants, agents confiscated growing equipment, bulbs, utility bills, tax documents, financial records and photographs from the Smiths' home, the couple said. Steve Smith said he suspected the agents had taken some patient records as well.

"They beat on the door. They took me outside in my underwear and cuffed me and then searched the house," Steve Smith said.

However, no arrests had been made as of early this afternoon.

This is practically on the eve of the new state-issued medical IDs being introduced, so we have to wonder about the timing and location of this move wasn't intended to maximize political impact. This is also near where the Health and Wellness dispensary was shut down after a battle with neighborhood activist Laura Weil.