Nova Scotia RCMP Target Indigenous Cannabis Stores


Author: The Daily News Now! March 9, 2026 Duration: 1:12
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Nova Scotia RCMP Target Indigenous Cannabis Stores

Nova Scotia RCMP intensify crackdown on unlicensed cannabis stores, targeting locations in First Nations communities, including Eskasoni, Waycobah, and Digby territories. Six summary offence tickets issued, cannabis and hash oil seized. First Nations leaders assert treaty rights to sell cannabis, leading to tension with provincial rules. Chief Michelle Glasgow of Sipekne’katik First Nation plans checkpoints to deter harmful visitors. Enforcement ongoing amid debates over Indigenous rights and cannabis sales.

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