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 over 432 kilograms of dried cannabis believed to be destined for more than 30 unlicensed stores in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Quebec.

Officials say it is believed to be the largest cannabis seizure in Atlantic Canada. Three men from Ontario, a 53-year-old man from Markham, a 45-year-old woman from Scarborough, and a 68-year-old man from Scarborough, were arrested. They face charges under the federal Cannabis Act and Section 354 of the Criminal Code.  Section 354 is for “knowing that the property was obtained or derived directly or indirectly by the commission of an offence.”

“Our government has focused on reducing crime and our investments are paying off,” said Public Safety Minister Kris Austin. “This seizure will disrupt the distribution network of dozens of unlicensed cannabis dispensaries, not only in New Brunswick but throughout Canada. This is crucial, as illegal cannabis contributes to and supports organized crime.”

Items seized include:

• 432.43 kilograms of cannabis bud, valued at over $1.4 million
• 8,080 pre-rolled cannabis joints
• 1,658 edible products
• 925 electronic vape products
• 241 grams of cannabis derivatives
• 540 grams of hashish
• one kilogram of THC crystals
• $143,485 in cash

Images shared by NB Justice and Public Safety show a large amount of dried cannabis, along with package vapes and “copycat” edibles.

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