DEA RAIDS NOW IN PROGRESS CC
DEA raids are being reported at multiple locations in San Diego, from
Pacific Beach to Vista. The raids are believed to be coordinated by
local officials, such as DA Bonnie Dumanis and the local police and
Sheriff. Word is that police are targeting the businesses, not
individuals, although people on-site are being detained and handcuffed.
"I would not have the Justice Department prosecuting and raiding medical marijuana users," Senator Obama said in an August 2007 statement. "It's not a good use of our resources,"
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The raids continue -- when will the policy change?
On Wednesday, August 12th, officers representing seven different law enforcement agencies conducted raids in Los Angeles on two medical marijuana dispensaries and the owner’s home.
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Getting Ready for a Raid
September 6th, 2009
Posted by Don Duncan
Too soon for complacency in Los Angeles
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has recently stepped up enforcement against medical cannabis dispensing collectives in the city, and there is reason to believe that this may be the beginning of a new trend. Americans for Safe Access (ASA) is encouraging patients and providers to prepare in advance for a possible confrontation with local police. Taking some simple precautions in advance and knowing what to do during an LAPD raid can preserve your rights and keep you out of serious trouble.
The federal threat to medical cannabis is receding under the Obama Administration, and the White House and US Attorney General have signaled a willingness to create a new federal policy in comments made earlier this year. ASA is working hard to shape that new policy right now. That does not mean medical cannabis patients and providers are in the clear. There have been a handful of DEA raids this year, and local police and Sheriff’s departments may be moving to fill the perceived gap left by diminished federal activity.
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