Greater Sudbury Police have come out as being adamantly opposed to the legalization of any and all current illicit drugs in Canada.

That includes possession of small amounts of marijuana or other cannabis derivatives.

Deputy police chief Jim Cunningham made that comment in the wake of recommendations from a special Senate committee calling for legalization of marijuana and hashish for all Canadians 16 years of age and older.

The Senate recommendation could pave the way for marijuana to be sold over the counter in pharmacies, corner grocery stores or government-operated outlets.

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