Vice and Drugs Unit Execute Search Warrant at SOS - Marijuana Dispensary
Source: Hamilton Police Service
Date: Fri Jan 5 08:06:39 MST 2018
A search of the premise revealed cannabis marihuana, cannabis resin (Shatter) (Hash), and tetrahydrocannabinol based products all valued at an approximate $50,000.
The 45 year old male manager of the business was charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cannabis, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cannabis Resin and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Tetrahydrocannabinol.
The manager was released on a Promise to Appear in court at a future date to answer to the charges.
The Federal Government has committed to changes to laws and regulations as they related to marihuana; however, until such changes are proclaimed law, the present provision of the Controlled Drug and Substances Act in relation to the possession and sale of marihuana remains in force. The Hamilton Police Service will continue to investigate all allegations of criminal activity, including the sale and trafficking of marihuana from dispensaries.
Anyone with information about illegal drug trafficking is asked to contact police. To remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit tips and information online at http://crimestopperhamilton.com