900 plants isn't that much - they had a lot of work to do before they had anything ready to sell - but if they managed to get it all dried, trimmed, processed, etc, etc
well then it goes to a broker, and brokers deal with dealers, exporters - it really all depends on the people involved and what their plans were
check out this documentary if you want a low down on how the black market operates - dispensaries were not as proficient in BC when this was made - but they were present
best documentary film on the cannabis trade I have ever seen
someone in Ontario just trying to do the same thing, got busted - going to jail for a mandatory minimum of 2 years - tough stretch, too bad