RCMP raid compassion club over alleged marijuana sales
Oceanside RCMP executed a search warrant on a Parksville compassion club last Thursday, seizing an unspecified amount of dried marijuana and cannabis-based products, as well as cash.
Police carried out the search at 3:30 p.m at the Phoenix Pain Management Society, located at 120 Middleton Ave. in Parksville.
RCMP spokesman Cpl. Jesse Foreman said investigators have asked that details of the search and seizure of property not be disclosed as the matter is before the courts.
A 29-year-old man who was on the premises at the time the search was carried out was arrested. He was later released on a promise to appear in provincial court. Police are recommending a charge of possession for the purpose of trafficking against the man.
The Phoenix Pain Management Society, which also operates a location in Nanaimo, was contacted by the Daily News Tuesday.
But a request for comment was directed to Phoenix's lawyer...
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