Hamilton Police were made aware of an illegal marihuana dispensary operating in the City of Hamilton. It was determined that the operator of this dispensary was committing the criminal acts of trafficking in a Controlled Substance, and possession of marihuana for the purpose of trafficking in a Controlled Substance because they were selling or giving marihuana or marihuana derivatives to clients.
On September 20th, 2016 members of the Hamilton Police Service Vice and Drug Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a business known as MMJ-Canada’s Urban Dispensary located 118 George St, Hamilton. Police had learned through investigation that this business was distributing marihuana and derivative products through sales.
As a result of the search, police seized approximately $75,000.00 worth of marihuana and marihuana derivative products including: processed marihuana, cannabis resin, shatter, THC infused syrup, THC infused soda pop, and THC infused edibles.
A 35 year old Hamilton man who police believe was the operator of the business is charged with:
Possession of Marihuana for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of Cannabis Resin for the purpose of trafficking
The accused is scheduled to appear in Court on November 2nd, 2016.
The Federal Government has committed to making changes to the laws and regulations in relation to marihuana; however, until such changes are proclaimed law, the present provisions of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in relation to the possession and sale of marihuana remain in force.
The Hamilton Police Service is dedicated to investigating all allegations of criminal activity, including the selling or trafficking of marihuana from dispensaries. Illegal activity will not be tolerated.