Gadgets seized by Kingston Police after execution of search warrant at an unlicensed dispensary downtown. Images by way of Kingston Police.
Editor’s be aware: This text has been up to date because it was initially printed. Please see backside of article for many just lately up to date info.
A Kingston resident is dealing with charges after Kingston Police Particular Providers Unit realized of an unlicensed hashish dispensary working within the downtown core in early November 2024.
In line with a launch from Kingston Police, the dispensary was reportedly distributing illicit cannabis-based merchandise.
“A formal investigation into the premises located in the Queen Street and Division Street area was conducted. Investigators applied to a Justice of the Peace for a search warrant under the Cannabis Act, which was granted, and subsequently executed on November 13, 2024,” police detailed.
Upon execution of the search warrant, police situated quite a few ‘point of sale’ units, promoting signage, and unstamped tobacco merchandise, in response to the discharge. Quite a few cannabis-based merchandise had been reportedly additionally situated and seized.
Police reported that, in complete, investigators seized the next:
5254 grams of pre-rolled hashish “Joints”7582 grams of hashish infused edible gummies4058 pre-packaged bud marijuana1041 unstamped tobacco merchandise
“The total street value of the items seized is $170,000,” police said.
“A 21-year-old Kingston resident was charged with: Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling it and Possession for use in production or distribution of illicit cannabis under the Cannabis Control Act. The accused is scheduled to appear in court on a later date.”
Within the launch, police said that hashish and hashish associated merchandise are authorized however regulated, unlicensed sellers can undercut authorized dispensaries by avoiding taxes and rules. Kingston Police Particular Providers will proceed working with regulatory companies to close down unlawful operations, together with storefronts, supply companies, and black-market sellers.
Police ask that anybody with info concerning the unlawful sale of hashish throughout the Metropolis of Kingston contact Detective-Sergeant Shawn Birney at 613-549-4660 ext. 6323.
Replace (Monday, Nov. 18, 2024):
Kingstonist is conscious that the enterprise outlined within the police temporary above is at the moment open and working as of Monday, Nov. 18, 2024.
In reality, Kingstonist turned conscious that the enterprise, which is situated on the nook of Queen and Division Streets and has no outdoors signage indicating the enterprise’ title, was open and working as quickly as two hours after Kingston Police launched the data outlined above (which was at 9:35 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2024). Kingstonist has inquired with Kingston Police about this discrepancy. No response has been obtained as of Monday, Nov. 18, 2024, at 12:45 p.m. This text will likely be up to date if/when extra info turns into accessible.
