Police in Ontario dismantle large illicit cannabis network
The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized Crime Section (GTA-TSOC) has charged six individuals for operating a complex illicit cannabis production and distribution…
Police in Ontario shut down unlicensed cannabis shop in Windsor
On March 4, police in Ontario executed a search warrant at an unlicensed cannabis store in Windsor, seizing cannabis and cash, and arrested two individuals.
Toronto police arrest three in connection with cannabis exports to the UK
The Toronto Police Service says they have arrested three people in connection with the cannabis exports to the UK.
Health Canada referral leads to large cannabis seizure, two arrests in Ontario
Police in Ontario say they seized a large quantity of illegal cannabis plants after a Cannabis Act investigation at a location on Highway 3 in…
Teen charged in robbery series targeting cannabis stores
Calgary Police charged a 15-year-old male in relation to three cannabis store robberies that occurred over the weekend.
Irricana cannabis shop survives unsuccessful break-in
A cannabis store near Calgary, Alberta, faced an attempted break-in on Friday, February 28.
Arrested man leads police to large extraction facility in Ontario
A vehicle stop led to the discovery of a large extraction facility for cannabis in Ontario, resulting in significant seizures.
Winnipeg Police seeking help finding two suspects in armed cannabis store robbery
Winnipeg Police are looking for two adult males they say were involved in a robbery of a cannabis store on January 22, 2025.
One arrested, $3,000 in cannabis products recovered following multiple break-and-enters in Windsor
The Windsor Police Service say they have arrested one man on January 16 and are still looking for three others following a series of commercial…
Unlicensed cannabis store again faces enforcement action in New Brunswick
The L’Nuk Lounge & Co., an unlicensed cannabis store in New Brunswick, was raided again by provincial enforcement Justice and Public Safety Peace officers on…
Police in Ontario arrest three, seize cannabis, cocaine, and more
Three people face charges after the seizure of 47 kilograms of suspected cocaine and over 45 kilograms of illicit cannabis in Ottawa and Prince Edward…
Police in Ontario recover stolen cannabis
On Friday, November 29, 2024 members of Durham Regional Police North Division in Ontario recovered more than 60 pounds of stolen cannabis and approximately 550…
CBSA, RCMP seize 45 kg of cannabis destined for the Netherlands
Officers with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) discovered 45 kilograms of cannabis hidden in a Canadian traveller’s luggage on October 26, 2024, destined for…
Halifax RCMP execute two search warrants at illegal cannabis storefront
RCMP officers in Nova Scotia seized cannabis from an illegal storefront in Middle Sackville for the second time in a week and the third time…
Surrey RCMP dismantle a large illicit cannabis distribution group, seize 700 pounds of illicit cannabis, guns, psilocybin
The Surrey RCMP Drug Unit dismantled what they say was a sizeable illicit cannabis distribution group, seizing cannabis, cash, psilocybin, and firearms.
Renfrew OPP looking for three suspects in cannabis store robbery
Police in Renfrew, Ontario, are looking for three suspects following a robbery at a cannabis store on November 23.
CBSA again seize large quantity of cannabis destined for UK
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) found approximately 62 kilograms of concealed cannabis in an outbound baggage examination on October 23, destined for London, UK.
Kingston Police raid unlicensed cannabis store for second time in a week
Police in Kingston, Ontario, have raided an unlicensed cannabis store again, less than a week after a previous raid temporarily closed the store down.
OPP shut down illegal pot shop in Leamington
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) shut down an illegal cannabis store in Leamington on November 6, seizing cannabis products and arresting one person.
Police in Quebec seize hash, cannabis, kief in record raid
Police in Blainville, Quebec say they seized more than 32 kg of cannabis, 37 kg of hashish and 57 kg of kief, along with hash-making…
Police need help identifying suspect related to cannabis store robberies in Edmonton, Calgary
Calgary police seek public assistance to identify a suspect involved in multiple cannabis store robberies in Calgary and Edmonton. The suspect, described as a male…
Police in Quebec search properties, make arrests in connection to illicit cannabis
The Sûreté du Québec’s Cannabis Smuggling Investigation Service, in collaboration with the Québec City Police Department, conducted searches on the morning Thursday, November 14 in…
CBSA seizes 40 kg of cannabis destined for UK
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) found approximately 40 kilograms of cannabis concealed inside the luggage of a man scheduled to fly to London, UK,…
Kingston police seize large quantity of cannabis from unlicensed store
Police in Kingston, Ontario, executed a search warrant at an unlicensed cannabis store on November 13, 2024, seizing a large quantity of cannabis products and…
Calgary police arrest man involved in cannabis store robberies
Calgary Police say they have found and charged a man involved in several cannabis store robberies in recent months in the city.
Police arrest two in Woodstock, NB following raid of cannabis store
Police in Woodstock, New Brunswick raided what they say is an illegal cannabis shop on October 22, seizing cannabis and cannabis products and arresting two…
RCMP in Nova Scotia seize cannabis and psilocybin from unlicensed store, charge three
Three people have been charged under the Cannabis Act after police raided an unlicensed cannabis store in Amherst, Nova Scotia.
Three men jailed in UK for trying to import cannabis from Canada
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…
500 kg of cannabis from Canada seized in Hong Kong
The stowed cannabis was discovered in a container that had been unloaded from a cargo ship which had drawn the attention of customs officials. Incentive…
16 arrested in Quebec in connection with extensive illicit cannabis operation
Sixteen men were arrested on October 1 in Quebec in connection with the production, trafficking, distribution and sale of illicit cannabis in Montérégie.
Police in Ontario shut down two illicit cannabis shops in Niagara Falls
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed two search warrants at unlicensed cannabis storefronts in Niagara.
RCMP seize 600 kg of cannabis in Manitoba traffic stop
RCMP in Manitoba seized around 600 kg of cannabis during a traffic stop in Portage la Prairie on September 4.
Law enforcement from Quebec and NB seize hundreds of kg of cannabis
An investigation by the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety, in partnership with the Sûreté du Québec, has led to the seizure of…
Hay River RCMP seize 40 cannabis plants, arrest 70-year-old-man
Police in Hay River in the Northwest Territories have charged a 70-year-old-man under the Cannabis Act after they found 40 cannabis plants on his property.
RCMP seize cannabis products, arrest two in Mount Uniacke
On September 3, RCMP in Nova Scotia seized thousands of grams of cannabis from an unlicensed store, including a variety of “copycat” edible items.
New Brunswick confirms follow-up raids at two unlicensed dispensaries
Officials in New Brunswick have confirmed they once again seized products from an unlicensed store selling unregulated cannabis, vapes, tobacco, and psilocybin products.
Cannabis, vapes seized from Fredericton store
Several cannabis products were seized from NB’s York County Vape & Smoke Shop, and a 46-year-old man was arrested and charged under the Cannabis Act.
CBSA seizes 32 kg of cannabis at Toronto Pearson International Airport
The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) seized 32 kg of cannabis leaving Canada from Toronto Pearson International Airport in two separate seizures in the last…
NB inspectors seize product from unlicensed cannabis store
Inspectors in New Brunswick seized a variety of cannabis products from an unlicensed store in Moncton on July 29.
Cannabis seized from unnamed dispensary in New Brunswick
Cannabis products were seized from an unnamed dispensary in Saint John, New Brunswick, on July 24.
Police in Saskatchewan intercept four pallets of cannabis en route from BC to Ontario
Indian Head RCMP and Saskatchewan Highway Patrol on Monday seized nearly 540 kilograms of cannabis in a traffic stop on July 29.
OPP: Ontario farmer finds 538 cannabis plants
Police were called after a farmer came across four plots of cannabis while working in his field.
More than 200 kilograms of cannabis seized in targeted investigation in Ontario border town
An investigation targeting the Canadian border town of Cornwall resulted in the seizure of over 200 kilograms and three arrests in early July.
Police seize large quantity of cannabis products in London neighbourhood raid
Police in London, Ontario, seized a large amount of cannabis and cannabis products, along with other drugs, in a recent raid in a residential neighbourhood…
NL RCMP seize cannabis, cigarettes, cash
RCMP in Newfoundland and Labrador say they have arrested a 63-year-old man following the execution of a residential search warrant on July 15, 2024 in…
OPP seize cannabis, arrest three following two search warrant executions
Ontario Provincial Police say they have charged three people after executing two search warrants in Dunnville and Cayuga, seizing around $200,000 in cannabis, cannabis products,…
US/Canadian law enforcement seizes 123 kg of cannabis in Montreal
An investigation team seized 123 kg of cannabis, along with 11.5 kg of cocaine, ready for export at the Port of Montreal in May.
Police in Quebec seize large amount of dried cannabis, plants, in two raids
Police in Quebec say they seized nearly 1,000 cannabis plants, more than 100 kg of cannabis, along with cash, equipment, and some methamphetamine pills in…
Police in Edmonton searching for two suspects in cannabis store robbery
A cannabis store in Edmonton was robbed on June 17 by a pair local police say were involved in other armed robberies and carjackings.
Fort St John RCMP seize cash, cannabis, psilocybin
A drug trafficking investigation in Fort St John, BC, resulted in the seizure of cannabis, psilocybin, vehicles, and cash on June 10, with one adult…
OPP shut down six “Indige Smoke” locations, building subject to closure orders
Police in Ontario executed nine search warrants on June 5 in an attempt to shut down six unlicensed “Indige Smoke” cannabis stores.
Police raid illicit cannabis stores in four provinces
Police in Manitoba, New Brunswick, and Ontario announced raids of cannabis stores this past week, seizing products and conducting arrests.
Two arrested in cannabis store raid in Saint John, NB
Peace officers with the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety say they have arrested a man and a woman and seized cannabis products…
Illicit cannabis distribution leads to forfeiture order related to two properties
BC Civil Forfeiture Office is taking action against properties in Maple Ridge and Mission after investigations into the sale and distribution of illicit cannabis.
OPP seize more than 5,000 cannabis plants, arrest two in Pembroke
Ontario Provincial Police Officers conducted a raid on May 23 that resulted in the seizure of more than 5,000 cannabis plants and approximately 190 kilograms…
Two arrested in dispensary raids in New Brunswick
Peace officers in New Brunswick arrested two people and seized cannabis products from two dispensaries in the Moncton area on May 9.
Canadian sentenced to 30 months in US for smuggling cannabis disguised as waffles
A Canadian man who was charged with trying to bring 100 kg of cannabis and 50 kilograms of ketamine disguised as a shipment of waffles…
Officers seize cannabis, arrest one in New Brunswick
Peace officers with the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety conducted another raid of a store selling unlicensed cannabis products, this time in…
OPP arrest six and seize 15,000 cannabis plants in Niagara raid
Ontario Provincial Police’s Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team seized 15,000 cannabis plants and charged six following a search warrant execution in Niagara Falls on April…
Police in Quebec warning public about illicit cannabis products
The Trois-Rivières Police Department in Quebec recently seized numerous illicit cannabis and are warning parents to stay vigilant.
Police in BC raid clandestine shatter lab
RCMP in Midway, BC, say they disrupted a lab used for manufacturing cannabis shatter.
OPP raid 3 “sovereign” cannabis stores in Niagara region
Ontario Provincial Police raided three unlicensed cannabis stores on March 7 in Thorold, Welland, and Fort Erie.
Two arrested in two dispensary raids in New Brunswick
Peace officers with the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety say they have arrested two people and seized contraband cannabis and other illegal…
Victoria police arrest man selling cannabis products outside school
The arrest was first announced as part of an ongoing covert operation called Project Halo. Officers say they observed the suspect selling vape products and…
Quebec police arrest three in connection with cannabis export scheme to the US
Police in Québec say they arrested three people on Tuesday, February 13 in connection with the illicit export of cannabis to the United States.
OPP raid 7 illegal dispensaries, seize 63 kg of flower, 500 vape pens, 7 arrested
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…
Chatham-Kent Police raid illegal cannabis shop, seize cannabis, psilocybin, LSD
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…
Brantford Police seize large quantity of cannabis, psilocybin, and other drugs in large bust
A 32-year-old male resident of Brantford stands charged with the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Criminal Code and Cannabis Act.
Two arrested following seizure of product from unlicensed dispensary in Saint John
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…
Calgary Police identify suspects in string of cannabis store robberies
Calgary Police say they have identified all the suspects involved in a string of cannabis store robberies in the city over the past several weeks.
US border officials seize several kilograms of cannabis at Canadian border
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…
Raid on unlicensed cannabis store in New Brunswick leads to product seizure, one arrest
Officers from the New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety recently seized cannabis products at an unlicensed dispensary in Saint John, with one man…
Police in Ontario seized 3 kg cannabis, edibles, vape pen during traffic stop
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say they found several kilograms of dried cannabis, along with a few illicit edibles and a vape pen, during a recent…
Ontario law enforcement seize more 5,250 cannabis plants, charge five
Police in Ontario seized thousands of cannabis plants and 130 lbs of cannabis after executing three search warrants in Clarington.
Police in Quebec seize tens of thousands of plants, 2.5 tons dried cannabis in series of raids
Sûreté du Québec’s Contraband Investigations Division has seized tens of thousands of cannabis plants and a large quantity of dried cannabis and cannabis products, as…
Canada Border Services seize 165 kg of suspected cannabis at the Port of Halifax
The shipment containing 435 hidden packages of cannabis was found by border service officers who were inspecting a marine container. The RCMP says the investigation…
Police in Ontario seize thousands of cannabis plants from illegal facility
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…
Police shut down illicit cannabis store in Mississauga
Peel Regional Police executed a search warrant at an unlicensed cannabis store in Mississauga on Friday, August 25, leading to the arrest of two men.
Police in Ontario seize large quantity of cannabis, arrest 18 in raid
Police in Brantford, Ontario, arrested 18 people and seized more than 80,000 cannabis plants and 5,000 pounds of dried cannabis in a raid at an…
Ontario man charged with attempting to smuggle cannabis into US disguised as waffles
On July 27, US Customs and Border Protection (CPB) officers intercepted a shipment of cannabis and ketamine at the Peace Bridge Port of Entry between…
BC RCMP execute search warrant at “cannabis manufacturing lab” in Langley
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…
Police in BC seize thousands of cannabis plants, along with guns, suspected fentanyl, and cocaine from Abbotsford facility
Abbotsford police were tipped off to a large, illegal grow-op, resulting in the seizure of thousands of cannabis plants, suspected fentanyl and cocaine, firearms and…
Police in Ontario seize guns, drugs, cash, shut down psilocybin production site
Police in Ontario have made several arrests and seizures in a large-scale investigation that resulted in the capture of drugs, guns and cash.
OPP seize nearly 12,000 cannabis plants from large greenhouse
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) seized nearly 12,000 cannabis plants from a large illicit operation in the St. Catharines area in early May.
Traffic stop in Ontario leads to seizure of hundreds of cannabis plants
On May 6, 2023, a man driving a box truck in Burlington, Ontario was pulled over by officials with the Ministry of Transportation. Upon inspection…
US border patrol nabs thousands of pounds of Canadian cannabis on 4/20
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Detroit seized 3,175 pounds of cannabis on April 20th of this year.
Two illicit cannabis stores raided in Moncton
Two search warrants were executed by RCMP and the province’s Integrated Enforcement Unit, one at a business called A Touch of Grey Lounge at 281…
Manitoba NDP want to take a close look at the province’s private retail cannabis model
The Manitoba NDP say they want to take a “close look” at the province’s private retail cannabis program if they form government following an upcoming…
Winnipeg police arrest owner of Quickie Mart over cannabis, bear spray
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…
London police seize more than $8 million in illicit cannabis from home extraction lab
Ontario RCMP recently seized cannabis grown at three large-scale illegal grow sites that distributed cannabis overseas. The RCMP’s Greater Toronto Area Trans-National Serious & Organized…