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Investigators said they had seized nearly $50,000 worth of marijuana and closed illegal marijuana dispensaries.
After a four-month investigation, Windsor police and Ontario Provincial Police raided the Pillette Road store called Kush City on March 4.
The OPP said they caught $47,800 worth of illegal marijuana products, and $1,000 in cash.
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Windsor police and the provincial joint force marijuana law enforcement team led by OPP began their investigation in November 2024.
Police say the pharmacy has operated without authorization from the Ontario Alcohol and Games Commission (AGCO) or Health Canada.
Storefronts have been closed and orders are retained under the Marijuana Control Act (CCA).
Police say people interested in buildings need to enter indoors, such as owners, can apply to the High Court under Section 18(4) of the Marijuana Control Act.
Police said anyone entering the building without a court authorization can be arrested and charged with breaking in and entering.
A 42-year-old suspect from Leamington and a 32-year-old suspect from Windsor are both charged with possession of criminal proceeds with the purpose of possessing marijuana for the purpose of selling and possessing illegal marijuana.
Police say it is legal to purchase marijuana through Ontario marijuana stores or authorized, licensed retail stores. If any other place violates the law.
Anyone with information about illegal sale of marijuana can call OPP for non-emergency situations at 1-888-310-1122. To provide anonymous tips, call the crime stopper at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or visit Ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
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