Two people have been arrested after contraband cannabis products were seized from a dispensary in Saint John, N.B.
On May 23, a search warrant was executed at Gitpu Trading Post at 91 Russell St., according to a news release from the Department of Justice and Public Safety(opens in a new tab) Wednesday.
During the search, the release says officers seized:
According to officers, a 30-year-old man and 30-year-old woman, both from Saint John, were arrested.
They were both released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
“New Brunswickers are reminded that there are also penalties for those who purchase and possess illegal cannabis, not just for those who sell and distribute it,” reads the release.
“Cannabis NB(opens in a new tab) and approved private retail partners are the only legal retailers of cannabis products in New Brunswick.”
News Release
Two arrested following seizure of contraband cannabis products
05 June 2024
FREDERICTON (GNB) – Peace officers with the Department of Justice and Public Safety have arrested a man and a woman and seized contraband cannabis products from a dispensary in Saint John.
A search warrant was executed on May 23 at Gitpu Trading Post at 91 Russell St.
A 30-year-old man and 30-year-old woman – both of Saint John – were arrested and will face charges under the federal Cannabis Act.
They were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
Peace officers seized:
• 7.7 kilograms of dried cannabis
• 388 grams of hashish
• 274 cannabis food products
• 285 vape pens containing THC
• 231 cannabis distillate cartridges
• 384 jars and packages of cannabis shatter
• four bottles of liquid drops believed to contain psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
• $5,167.70 in cash
New Brunswickers are reminded that there are also penalties for those who purchase and possess illegal cannabis, not just for those who sell and distribute it. Cannabis NB and approved private retail partners are the only legal retailers of cannabis products in New Brunswick. A list of approved private retailers is available online.
