In a recent television news interview in relation to police oversight on Canada Criminal Code violations by marijuana dispensaries, Mayor Akbal Mund cited two opposing positions.

On one hand, he stated quite clearly the local government had no authority to direct the RCMP on how to enforce the laws.

On the other hand, he stated that, for all intents and purposes, the City Of Vernon would not be requesting the RCMP to enforce the laws against street dispensaries that were operating illegally.

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