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Six illegal cannabis stores in Niagara closed

Monday, 17 June 2024 06:29

By Stef Mizzi

$1M in products seized

The OPP have charged 11 people with 34 offences, shut down six illegal cannabis stores, and seized $1 million in illegal cannabis and tobacco in the Niagara area.

Indige Smoke locations in St. Catharines, Welland, Fort Erie and Thorold, have been closed as they were allegedly operating without a proper authorization from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

As a result of the search warrants, more than $640,000 in illegal cannabis and illegal cannabis products, more than $350,000 in contraband tobacco, about $29,000 in Canadian currency, three handguns, one shotgun, ammunition, two ounces of suspected cocaine, digital scales, computers, cellphones and video surveillance systems were allegedly seized.

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