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Ottawa police arrested seven people and seized a loaded handgun in raids that have closed two locally operated medical marijuana dispensaries.
Four family members were caught up when police executed search warrants Tuesday on Magna Terra’s shops on Carling Avenue and in Stittsville and at a private home.
Franco Vigile, the operator of Magna Terra, and his sister were expected to appear in court Tuesday.
Franco Vigile in the room where marijuana is dispensed at Magna Terra Health Services in Stittsville.
Franco’s brother, who was in court waiting for Franco to appear, said he himself was charged with drug trafficking and released.
Police said seven people, including four store employees, have been arrested but did not include names.
Franco’s father, who was also in court, said his home had been raided by police.
Police say they confiscated a .44 calibre Desert Eagle handgun and ammunition during the raids. They did not reveal where the handgun was recovered.
Police also confiscated:
* Hashish
* Hash Oil
* THC Concentrate (“Shatter”)
* Edibles in various forms
* Cash
* Documentary evidence
* Computers and cell phones
Charges against the seven people include:
* CC 86(1) – Store Firearm Carelessly
* CC 88(1) – Possess Weapon dangerous to public peace
* CC 91(1) – Possess Restricted Firearm without Holding a license
* CC 92(1) – Possess Restricted Firearm Knowing not holding a license
* CC 95(1) – Possess Loaded regulated Firearm
* CC 96(2) – Possess Firearm Obtained by Crime
* CC 354 – Possess Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
* CC 354(1) – Possess Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
* CDSA 5(2) – Possess Schedule II Substance for Trafficking
* CDSA 5(1) – Traffic Schedule II Substance x 3
Police issued another warning that dispensaries are illegal.
“We continue to advise the public that these store front operations are illegal and the laws will be enforced,” said Sgt. Rick Carey of the Ottawa Police Service drug unit. “Drugs and guns are continually being found in close proximity to each other and anyone thinking illegal drug trafficking from behind a store front counter is safer than on a street corner is fooling themselves.”
Magna Terra is Ottawa’s oldest dispensary, and Vigile prided himself on both the clean, bright decor at the shops and the focus on serving medical marijuana patients.
Unlike some of the dispensaries that have popped up around town, Magna Terra outlets required customers to have a doctor’s prescription or proof they required medical marijuana.
However, the outlets were still operating illegally, a factor Vigile downplayed, calling it a “grey area.”
Medical marijuana can legally be purchased only from growers licensed by Health Canada, who deliver it by mail.
Vigile said he was providing a service to patients because the legal system has limited products — sale of edibles aren’t allowed, for instance — and there may be delays in mail delivery.
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Four family members were caught up when police executed search warrants Tuesday on Magna Terra’s shops on Carling Avenue and in Stittsville and at a private home.
Franco Vigile, the operator of Magna Terra, and his sister were expected to appear in court Tuesday.
Franco Vigile in the room where marijuana is dispensed at Magna Terra Health Services in Stittsville.
Franco’s brother, who was in court waiting for Franco to appear, said he himself was charged with drug trafficking and released.
Police said seven people, including four store employees, have been arrested but did not include names.
Franco’s father, who was also in court, said his home had been raided by police.
Police say they confiscated a .44 calibre Desert Eagle handgun and ammunition during the raids. They did not reveal where the handgun was recovered.
Police also confiscated:
* Hashish
* Hash Oil
* THC Concentrate (“Shatter”)
* Edibles in various forms
* Cash
* Documentary evidence
* Computers and cell phones
Charges against the seven people include:
* CC 86(1) – Store Firearm Carelessly
* CC 88(1) – Possess Weapon dangerous to public peace
* CC 91(1) – Possess Restricted Firearm without Holding a license
* CC 92(1) – Possess Restricted Firearm Knowing not holding a license
* CC 95(1) – Possess Loaded regulated Firearm
* CC 96(2) – Possess Firearm Obtained by Crime
* CC 354 – Possess Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000
* CC 354(1) – Possess Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000
* CDSA 5(2) – Possess Schedule II Substance for Trafficking
* CDSA 5(1) – Traffic Schedule II Substance x 3
Police issued another warning that dispensaries are illegal.
“We continue to advise the public that these store front operations are illegal and the laws will be enforced,” said Sgt. Rick Carey of the Ottawa Police Service drug unit. “Drugs and guns are continually being found in close proximity to each other and anyone thinking illegal drug trafficking from behind a store front counter is safer than on a street corner is fooling themselves.”
Magna Terra is Ottawa’s oldest dispensary, and Vigile prided himself on both the clean, bright decor at the shops and the focus on serving medical marijuana patients.
Unlike some of the dispensaries that have popped up around town, Magna Terra outlets required customers to have a doctor’s prescription or proof they required medical marijuana.
However, the outlets were still operating illegally, a factor Vigile downplayed, calling it a “grey area.”
Medical marijuana can legally be purchased only from growers licensed by Health Canada, who deliver it by mail.
Vigile said he was providing a service to patients because the legal system has limited products — sale of edibles aren’t allowed, for instance — and there may be delays in mail delivery.
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