The Tri-City Compassion Club in Port Coquitlam has been shut down after Coquitlam RCMP executed a search warrant at the Shaughnessy Street storefront last Friday afternoon.
Const. Jamie Phillipson said no arrests were made following the search but police believe marijuana was being sold at the site.
“We had reason to believe that the business is in direct contravention of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act by allegedly selling marijuana outside the parameters set by Health Canada,” he told The Tri-City News. “The search warrant is just a small step in a larger investigation.”
Police did not say whether anything was seized during the search and Phillipson noted that the warrant is sealed.
A sign taped to the front door said “Due to RCMP search and seizure TCC is closed till further notice. Thank you.”
Attempts to contact the Tri-City Compassion Club, which is located in the 2800-block of Shaughnessy, were not successful by The Tri-City News’ print deadline. A Facebook page for the organization was also taken down.
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