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Vancouver police say they are not planning any raids on local pot dispensaries after Health Canada reportedly sent out letters warning operators they have two weeks to shut down or face an RCMP crackdown.
"Our position on the marijuana stores has not changed," said a statement issued by Const. Brian Montague on Friday morning.
"We have a great relationship with the RCMP and work together often to tackle regional issues," he said.
"The RCMP have the authority to enforce the Criminal Code anywhere in Canada, but I doubt they have the desire to spend time, money, and reallocate resources to a city policed by the VPD."
On Thursday the Globe and Mail reported Health Canada sent out letters to 13 illegal marijuana dispensaries and compassion clubs across the country, warning the RCMP could raid them if they do not shut down immediately, even those in cities where local...
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