5 people charged after raid on London marijuana dispensary
CBC News | Posted: September 21, 2017 3:38 PM | Last Updated: September 21, 2017
Thousands in drugs and cash seized during Richmond Row dispensary bust
Five people have been charged after police seized thousands of dollars in drugs and cash during a raid on a London downtown marijuana dispensary Wednesday.
Police executed a search warrant, under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, at the London Relief Centre, located at 691 Richmond Street, south of Oxford Street.
Police seized $45 thousand in drugs and $15 thousand in cash.
The drugs seized included:
- 4211.5 grams of marijuana bud valued at $42,115
- 35 grams of hash oil valued at $1,750
- 40 grams of shatter valued at $4,000
- a variety of THC infused products
Police also seized computer equipment and an automated bank machine.
Five people – all in their 20s – have been charged with multiple counts of possessing a Schedule II substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Three of the accused are from London. The two others are from the Toronto area.