More than 3,000 grams of cannabis seized from unlicensed dispensary: N.B. government
New Brunswick's provincial flag flies on a flag pole in Ottawa, Monday, July 6, 2020. (Source: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld)
Officers seized more than 3,000 grams of dry cannabis from an unlicensed dispensary in Moncton last week.
According to a news release from the Department of Justice and Public Safety, officers seized several items from Wolastoq Wellness at 899 Main Street on July 29.
The items included:
- 3,440 grams of dry cannabis
- 4,580 contraband cigarettes
- 116 cannabis vape cartridges
- 173 grams of hashish
- 229 edible cannabis products
- 755 rolled cannabis joints
- 195 grams of THC derivatives
Officers have not laid any charges, but the investigation is ongoing.
For more New Brunswick news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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