A month after raids, Toronto shops still selling marijuana
A month after police raids on storefront medicinal marijuana dispensaries, dozens continue to sell pot across Toronto including some raided outlets that have reopened.
“We understand the illegality of what we’re doing,” says Katey Asaph of Eden Medicinal Society on Queen St. W., which resumed sales to those with proof of an ailment or injury a few days after the May 26 raids that saw staff, including Asaph, hit with Criminal Code drug trafficking charges.
“There will always be a chance (of another raid) going forward, but we continue to remain open to provide a safe and comfortable space so that our clients can rely on us for cannabis access.”
Shops like hers are hoping Toronto will license them, following Vancouver’s lead. City licensing staff are, however, now advising city council against a licensing regime until Ottawa makes major legal changes.
The same licensing staff participated in the raids...
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