Pubdate: Thu, 17 Dec 2009
Source: Amherst Daily News (CN NS)
Copyright: Amherst Daily News 2009
Contact:  http://www.amherstdaily.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3379
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SUMMONS ISSUED FOR CANNABIS CRUSADER

AMHERST - Rick Simpson, convicted once on marijuana charges, is facing
more production and possession charges following a raid at his Athol
home last month.

A summons has been issued for Simpson, who is in Europe, to appear in
provincial court Jan. 11 to answer to the charges.

He's facing one count each of possession of marijuana, possession of
marijuana for the purpose of trafficking and unlawful production of
marijuana.

He's also facing one count of possession of a weapon while prohibited
from doing so and placing a device intended for bodily harm. 
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