SASKATOON – The Saskatoon Police Service is facing public criticism from medical marijuana users and supporters, and officials said they want to clarify some information. Last Thursday, the Saskatchewan Compassion Club was raided and four people were charged.
In a news release, police pointed out that even with federal changes likely in the future, it still remains illegal at this time to possess, produce or sell marijuana unless licenced.
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According to police those laws were broken, stating the club did not have a licence from Health Canada and that the business had received a letter from Health Canada to stop operations or face legal consequences.
The police service also alleges resin oils were being produced in a home lab and that the Compassion Club sold product that had no regulated THC levels or standards, or procedures for production.
The case is now before the courts.
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Shop owner Mark Hauk is out on bail and has reopened the Compassion Club but said he is no longer selling marijuana.
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