Police shut down illegal cannabis storefront in Leamington
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An illegal cannabis storefront in Leamington has been shut down by police and a Chatham woman faces numerous charges.
On Nov. 6, officers with the Essex County OPP community street crime unit and the OPP-led provincial joint forces cannabis enforcement team searched Island Fire Cannabis in Leamington.
Police said they seized quantities of illegal dried cannabis and other illegal cannabis products, including edibles, shatter and vape cartridges, with an estimated value of $13,500.
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Police advise that with the shutdown of the storefront, anyone who wishes to enter the premises must apply to the Superior Court of Justice for permission.
Entering the building without authorization can lead to arrest and charges of break and enter.
A 39-year-old Chatham woman has been charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, possession of illicit cannabis and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor Dec. 30.
The provincial joint forces cannabis enforcement team, which also includes members of the Windsor Police Service, investigates illegal cannabis incidents and focuses on the apprehension of those who produce, sell, distribute, import/export and use cannabis outside of the parameters of the law.
Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale of cannabis should contact the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122 or contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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