B.C. marijuana shop crackdown to continue, RCMP warn
RCMP in B.C. continue to issue warnings and shut down shops selling medical marijuana, most recently in Vernon, despite the new federal government's promise to legalize the drug.
According to Jeff Gaudette, the co-owner of MMJ Total Health Care in downtown Vernon, last week officers issued verbal warnings to five shops selling medical marijuana.
Police made it clear the shops will be shut down if they continue to sell marijuana products, he said.
Gaudette said he's taking precautions by reducing the amount of stock in his store, but will continue to supply customers with medical cannabis.
"Our doors are open and our patients are going to be our voice. And if our doors get closed, I can assure you our patients will take to the streets and be heard."
A spokesperson with the North Okanagan RCMP said the detachment is not giving interviews about the crackdown. But in a written statement, police say...
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