News (Media Awareness Project) - CN BC: Police Crack Down On Pot |
| Title: | CN BC: Police Crack Down On Pot |
| Published On: | 2004-02-24 |
| Source: | Province, The (CN BC) |
| Fetched On: | 2008-08-23 11:24:14 |
POLICE CRACK DOWN ON POT
B.C. has the highest rate of drug-related offences of any province and
double the national average, Statistics Canada said yesterday.
In 2002, B.C. police reported 544 drug-related incidents per 100,000
residents, compared to the average 295 in Canada. Marijuana charges were up
80 per cent from 1992.
B.C. has the highest rate of drug-related offences of any province and
double the national average, Statistics Canada said yesterday.
In 2002, B.C. police reported 544 drug-related incidents per 100,000
residents, compared to the average 295 in Canada. Marijuana charges were up
80 per cent from 1992.
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