Pubdate: Tue, 22 Jul 2003
Source: Globe and Mail (Canada)
Copyright: 2003, The Globe and Mail Company
Contact:  http://www.globeandmail.ca/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/168
Author: Canadian Press

POLICE ATTEMPT ENTRY INTO INJECTION ROOMS

Vancouver -- Police tried to bust into private injection rooms at an 
illegal drop-in centre for addicts while people were shooting up, a nurse 
alleged yesterday.

Megan Oleson, the on-site registered nurse, said three police officers 
entered the centre late Saturday night, spooking addicts.

Volunteers tried to stall the officers, who didn't have a warrant and left 
eventually. Vancouver Police Const. Sarah Bloor said the group is blowing 
the visit by police way out of proportion.

The injection site was set up as a pressure tactic to speed the opening of 
a safe injection site sanctioned by Health Canada. CP
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