Legalize it. That two-word phrase best sums up the campaign platform of Glen Smith, the Marijuana Party candidate. Smith, of Tiverton, is running under the Marijuana Party banner for Huron-Bruce. He says legalizing marijuana, and regulating it in a style similar to alcohol under the Liquor Control Board of Ontario, could spell relief for Canadians in more ways than one. Smith, who holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in political science and economics, is a first-time contender in the federal scene though he was president of the student council while studying at the University of Toronto. [continues 361 words]
The Chatham-Kent Police Service could well beat its 2000 record, but it's news members aren't particularly pleased about. As of July 31, 1,840 prisoners were housed within the soon-to-close Chatham-Kent jail. Only 2,934 prisoners were recorded in 2000. Deputy Chief Jack Chambers, reporting to the Police Services Board at an Aug. 15 meeting held in Wallaceburg, says the numbers could be indicative of a number of factors including an increased emphasis on drug crackdowns. For instance, $2.9-million worth of marijuana was seized in 2000 whereas $5-million worth of marijuana has already been confiscated this year. [continues 117 words]
The Chatham-Kent Police Service could well beat its 2000 record, but it1s news members aren1t particularly pleased about. As of July 31, 1,840 prisoners were housed within the soon-to-close Chatham-Kent jail. Only 2,934 prisoners were recorded in 2000. Deputy Chief Jack Chambers, reporting to the Police Services Board at an Aug. 15 meeting held in Wallaceburg, says the numbers could be indicative of a number of factors including an increased emphasis on drug crackdowns. For instance, $2.9-million worth of marijuana was seized in 2000 whereas $5-million worth of marijuana has already been confiscated this year. [continues 112 words]
No stoned goes unturned once Chatham-Kent Crime Stoppers gets a hold of it. And that simple truth, says Det. Const. Tom Harris, is the reason the non-profit, civilian-run organization can boast an 85 per cent success rate for the year 2000. Indeed, Harris notes 547 charges were laid as a result of 644 tips on crimes ranging from drug trafficking to break and enters to animal abuse. In addition, $612,954 worth of property was recovered and nearly $5 million in drugs were seized. [continues 461 words]
