POLICE ARREST SIX ON DRUG TRAFFICKING ALLEGATIONS

VANCOUVER - Six people were arrested Wednesday afternoon on
allegations of drug trafficking following a police raid at the
Vancouver School of Drug War History and Organic Cultivation.

Vancouver police executed a search of the premises, also known as the
Herb School, at 123 E. Hastings St. at about 1 p.m., seizing drugs and
drug paraphernalia, Const. Jana McGuinness said.

Charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking are expected to
be laid against the six people today.

The premises have been shut down by fire and city licensing inspectors
because of safety concerns.

McGuinness said the school, which is near the safe injection site, has
been on the police radar for some time. She said police decided to
execute a search warrant because of the frequency of people entering
the premises.