West Shore RCMP didn’t have to travel far to shut down Langford’s first marijuana dispensary, which opened on Monday.
Green Tree Medical Dispensary, located directly behind the detachment, opened in the 600-block of Granderson Road and was quickly closed by police Tuesday afternoon.
West Shore RCMP said officers conducted a compliance check at the unauthorized dispensary and they observed evidence of possible offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and took enforcement actions accordingly.
“There is no legal mechanism in Canada which allows for “medicinal marijuana dispensaries” or “compassion clubs” to sell marijuana to the public,” said West Shore RCMP Cst. Alex Berube.
“Businesses and/or individuals operating in contravention of the CDSA and Health Canada regulations may be subject to investigation and criminal charges in accordance with Canadian laws,” Berube added.
Langford Mayor Stew Young said the business had been warned it would be shut down and marijuana dispensaries will not be allowed in the community.
