N.S. RCMP seize 385 packages of edibles from illegal cannabis shop

The Nova Scotia RCMP said an inspection of an illegal storefront in Welton Landing led to the seizure of cannabis. (RCMP)

The Nova Scotia RCMP said an inspection of an illegal storefront in Welton Landing led to the seizure of cannabis last week.

Police say officers attended the storefront on the 3100 block of Highway 12 on Friday to conduct an inspection under the Nova Scotia Cannabis Control Act. During the inspection, police seized a quantity of illegal cannabis in various forms, including 385 packages of edible cannabis.

A man present at the establishment was charged under section 20(1)(a) of the Cannabis Control Act for operating a store selling cannabis without authorization.

“During the inspection, officers were met with crude language, persistent swearing and racist commentary,” says Supt. Jason Popik, District Policing Officer, Southwest Nova District RCMP in a news release.

“We’re mandated to enforce provincial and federal laws that apply to the sale of cannabis, which our officers were doing. This behaviour reflects some of the conduct officers encounter while doing their jobs in our communities. I commend the team on their professionalism and persistence in stopping the illegal cannabis market.”

The investigation is ongoing.

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