Black market for cannabis continues to flourish in Peel

In the Region of Peel there is one location to legally purchase marijuana, but hundreds of places to purchase it on the black market.

Following the legalization of cannabis last year, Mississauga opted not to allow retail cannabis stories within its municipal boundary, leaving Brampton to open its door to legal merchants. While Caledon is policed by the OPP, it also opted out of allowing these stores.

The province has doled out nearly $1 million to the Region of Peel to help in its efforts following the legalization of cannabis. However, that money has yet to flow from regional coffers to the departments that need it.

Peel Regional Police have incurred over $1.4 million in costs tied to legal cannabis, and the continued fight to shut down the black market, but have yet to see any money from the region.

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Published on November 11, 2019 in The Pointer Brampton and The Pointer Mississauga