Pubdate: Wed, 05 Apr 2000
Source: Prince George Citizen (CN BC)
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Author: John Harding

CASH CROP

There was shocking news this week that B.C.'s largest cash crop --
marijuana -- is no longer considered the highest quality weed in the
country. Manitoba, of all places, is now considered the top quality grower
of pot. What shocking news to the criminal element here, which no doubt
took great pride in the quality they offered.

All kidding aside, perhaps the efforts of RCMP have had an effect on the
business. Recently in the Prince George area, RCMP have busted three big
indoor pot-growing operations. About 2,000 plants were seized in these
raids.

There is great debate nationwide about marijuana. At their recent
convention, the governing federal Liberals passed a motion that may pave
the way to decriminalizing possession of the weed. We're not sure that's
the right direction to take but we're sure of one thing -- right now it's
illegal, it's the RCMP's job to stop illegal activities, and they're doing
their best to at least put a dent in the criminal activity here.
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