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N.S. man facing drug trafficking charges after marijuana dispensary raid in Chester

The Federation of Canadian Municipalities have created a guide to help municipalities with marijuana legalization. File / Global News

A 47-year-old Nova Scotia man is facing drug trafficking charges after RCMP raided a marijuana dispensary in Chester, N.S.

Police say they searched Cannabis For Life, a business on Highway 3, at around 5 p.m. on Monday.

They were assisted by the Street Crime Enforcement Unit and the General Investigation Section.

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According to RCMP, Cannabis for Life was “operating illegally as a (marijuana) storefront” and officers seized cannabis, cannabis derivatives, cash and “paraphernalia associated with drug trafficking” during the raid.

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“Our members became aware of criminal activity that was occurring at this storefront and started an investigation,” said Lunenburg District RCMP commander, Staff Sgt. Steve MacQueen, in a news release.

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“As the investigation unfolded, members confirmed that drug trafficking was occurring at the location. They obtained a warrant and searched the business last night.”

The man arrested is from Chester Basin, and is facing three charges of trafficking a controlled substance and three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.

READ: Suspected Halifax dispensary being investigated by municipality

He is scheduled to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on May 30.

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RCMP go on to point out that marijuana storefronts are illegal under the current legislation.

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