POT SALES TO SICK BRING TRAFFICKING CHARGES

Victoria Times Colonist

VICTORIA - For years Ted Smith has sold medical marijuana to sick people
with the full knowledge -- and even advice -- of Victoria police,
provincial court heard Wednesday.

"The police department had been aware of our operation for years," Smith
testified. "We've had police officers actually refer people to our club."

Smith, 34, and Colby Budda, 30, are on trial for possession for the purpose
of trafficking.

The trial continues at a later date.