Police bust Cawston marijuana compassion club

CAWSTON – One man was arrested after police executed a search warrant on a Similkameen valley marijuana dispensary last week.

Police spokesperson Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said in a press release issued today, Jan. 29, Keremeos, Penticton RCMP and South Okanagan Traffic Services partnered in the execution of a search warrant at the Amber Light Compassion Club around 10:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 26.

Police found 20 lbs of dried marijuana, a quantity of hashish and large quantities of marijuana extract products including pills, lotions, balms and oils.

Three people were found inside the Coulthard Road business, but only one man was taken into custody as a result of the ongoing investigation.

"After learning that local youths had allegedly obtained marijuana from the dispensary, we immediately launched an investigation which led to these arrests and seizures. We view our actions as appropriate and necessary in responding to public complaints received and initiated the resulting investigation. During the search, investigators gathered evidence of possible offences under the Criminal Code of Canada and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and took enforcement actions accordingly," said Cpl. Brian Evans of the Keremeos RCMP.

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