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CN BC: Pot Activist to Get His Drugs Back
ccguide Sunday 02 Feb 2003 Pubdate: Sun, 02 Feb 2003 Source: Coast Reporter (CN BC) Copyright: 2003 Coast Reporter Contact: Website: http://www.coastreporter.net/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/580 Author: Ian Jacques, Editor Bookmarks: http://www.mapinc.org/mmjcn.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal - Canada) http://www.mapinc.org/kubby.htm (Kubby, Steve) POT ACTIVIST TO GET HIS DRUGS BACK SECHELT, B.C. -- Steve Kubby is hoping his days in Sechelt provincial court are finally over. Kubby learned this week that an order has been issued asking the Sunshine Coast RCMP to return his marijuana and property that was taken in a police raid last April. "We did have the law on our side and we were prepared to go to the Supreme Court, but it's nicer to do it in a friendly way," Kubby said. "I think Sechelt can set an example for cases around the world. I can't say enough about the judge and everyone involved. They have all been so helpful. We're here in Canada because the Charter of Rights is respected and upheld." Cpl. Mike Frizzell said the Department of Justice issued instructions to the Federal Crown agent to consent to the release of the grow equipment and the drugs. "The judge didn't have to make a ruling, as Crown consented to the release of the items," Frizzell said. "I'm planning on talking with Mr Kubby soon and I hope he understands our position is simply to abide by the law. Once we get all the proper documentation from the courts we will proceed from there." Kubby and his wife, Michele moved to Sechelt last year with their children aged six and two. Kubby was arrested on an immigration warrant in April after coming to the attention of the police in media reports about medicinal marijuana. Since then, he has applied for political refugee status - a move similar to fellow US 'pot refugee' Renee Boje, who is still wanted in America on marijuana charges. Kubby's immigration hearing is scheduled for eight days in early March. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake
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