October 31, 2024
October 31st, 2024
Woodstock Police Seize Contraband Cannabis in Multi-Unit Operation
In October 2024, members of the Woodstock Police Force’s Integrated Enforcement Unit (IEU) initiated an investigation into an illegal cannabis dispensary that had set up shop in Woodstock.
On October 22, in a coordinated operation, members of the Woodstock IEU, Street Crime Unit, and Community Engagement Unit, along with officers from the Department of Justice and Public Safety, executed a search warrant at the dispensary.
The warrant, issued under the authority of the federal Cannabis Act, was carried out at the “Woodstock Medicine Chest & Trading Post”, located at 114 Queen Street, Woodstock. As a result, a 48-year-old woman and a 57-year-old man were taken into custody and now face charges under the Cannabis Act. Both individuals have been released and are scheduled to appear in court in April 2025. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may follow as authorities continue their inquiry.
Items seized during the search included over 6 pounds of dried marijuana, more than 500 pre-rolled marijuana cigarettes, hash, shatter, edibles, and vapes.
The Woodstock Police Service and its partners would like to thank the community for its support and vigilance. Residents are reminded that unlicensed cannabis operations are illegal and pose risks to public health and safety. Information about these dispensaries can be shared by calling the Woodstock Police Force at (506) 325-4601 or the Department of Justice at 1-877-826-2122. Information may also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), via the secure P3 Mobile App, or through Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
Mark Bennett – Interim Chief of Police
Woodstock Police Force
