Pubdate: Thu, 06 Apr 2017
Source: Metro (Calgary, CN AB)
Copyright: 2017 Metro Canada
Contact:  http://www.metronews.ca/Calgary
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4471
Author: Autumn Fox
Page: 13

ACTIVIST PLANTING SEEDS OF CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE IN RETURN TO CITY

In a bold move, pro-cannabis activist Dana Larsen is risking arrest
again when his speaking tour returns to Calgary this Friday.

Larsen was arrested last year and charged with trafficking and
possession with intent to traffic when he distributed free cannabis
seeds as part of his Overgrow Canada campaign to give away five
million seeds - it was the only city on the tour where police got involved.

Larsen said he bears no ill will towards CPS, but said he'll be more
prepared this time.

"I will have my lawyer's phone number written on my hand," he
said.

While what he's doing is technically illegal, Larsen points out the
irony in the system, in that bong shops are also illegal, and many
head shops can sell high potency seeds over the counter - as long as
the customer is aware it's illegal to germinate them.

CPS issued a statement Wednesday afternoon saying they do not disclose
"investigative tactics or operational plans," but stated simply, "We
are aware of the event."
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MAP posted-by: Matt