Recently, seven people were arrested after a series of cannabis dispensary busts across New Brunswick. The Department of Justice and Public Safety announced that officers executed search warrants at three separate locations earlier this month. The first bust took place at Cloud Nine Vape in Saint John, where 1.4 kilograms of dried cannabis, 84.8 grams of hashish, and various other cannabis products were seized. Three individuals from Saint John were arrested and are facing charges under the federal Cannabis Act. They have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
The second bust occurred at Queen E-Smoke and Vape Outlet in Riverview, where officers seized 1.83 kilograms of dried cannabis, edibles, and other cannabis products. Three individuals from Moncton and Shediac were arrested and are also facing charges under the federal Cannabis Act. Court appearances for these individuals have been scheduled for June. In addition, officers executed a search warrant at another Queen-E Smoke and Vape Outlet in Moncton, where 1.25 kilograms of dried cannabis, edibles, and other cannabis products were seized. A 55-year-old woman from Maple Hills was arrested and is facing charges under the federal Cannabis Act. She is scheduled to appear in court in June.
The Department of Justice and Public Safety emphasized that there are consequences for both the sale and possession of illegal cannabis in New Brunswick. Legal retailers like Cannabis NB and approved private partners are the only authorized sellers of cannabis products in the province. The release also mentioned penalties for those who purchase and possess illegal cannabis, in addition to those who sell and distribute it. By cracking down on illegal dispensaries, authorities are working to ensure that only legal and regulated cannabis products are available to consumers in New Brunswick.
The arrests and seizures are part of ongoing efforts to enforce the federal Cannabis Act and eliminate illegal cannabis dispensaries in New Brunswick. By targeting these illegal operations, authorities are aiming to reduce the availability of illicit cannabis products, protect public health, and ensure compliance with regulations surrounding the sale and possession of cannabis. The Department of Justice and Public Safety, along with law enforcement agencies, are committed to upholding the laws and regulations that govern the legal cannabis industry in New Brunswick. Through targeted enforcement actions and collaboration with legal retailers, authorities are working to create a safe and regulated cannabis market in the province.
The arrests and seizures are a reminder of the importance of following the legal framework surrounding cannabis in New Brunswick. The illegal sale and possession of cannabis can have serious consequences, not only for those involved in the illegal operations but also for consumers who purchase these products. By supporting legal retailers like Cannabis NB and approved private partners, consumers can ensure that they are purchasing safe and regulated cannabis products that comply with provincial laws. Through continued enforcement efforts and public education, authorities are working to combat the illegal cannabis market and promote compliance with the regulations governing cannabis in New Brunswick.
