Wednesday, November 23, 2011
UPDATE: Amsterdam Cannabis Cup Raided, for the First Time in 24 Years
Cannabis Culture David Downs — Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 8:12 AM
(See update at bottom) When conservatives who seized power in the Netherlands this year closed coffeeshops in the southern part of the country to weed tourists, it seemed like an unfortunate bummer.
This morning, however, police in Amsterdam are in the process of raiding the 24th annual High Times Cannabis Cup Expo. Possession of marijuana has been decriminalized in the Netherlands. But according to tweets on the scene, "everyone will have their buds confiscated, but no one will be charged or fined. This is the first time this has happened in 24 years."
According to @DanaLarsen, Director of the Vancouver Cannabis Dispensary Society, "Police officer told me they investigated yesterday, saw some booths giving out weed and breaking other rules. So now the event is shut down."
"Everyone has to leave except for exhibitors. Cops are friendly and polite."
UPDATE: 10:25 A.M. PST This just in from David Holland, event counsel, via comments.
"Chillax, all is good over there. I am one of the attorneys for High Times and this started over a misunderstanding about a permit application filed by the venue to host the event. Our US and Dutch lawyers have just finished reviewing them with the police there. No attendees have been arrested and attendees are not the targets of the police presence. Police are ensuring that all vendors are in compliance with the 500 gram limit under the Opium Law for licensed vendors at the venue. Only one vendor has been identified as potentially over the limit, but only slightly. In any event, the show will go on tomorrow and additionally, the Melweg will be opening at 2pm tomorrow to accomodate judges who do not wish to trek outside of Amsterdam so that they can avoid the lines and vote early. Further details will be posted on the High Times site later today."
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dislikeDont panic its friggin organic ppl! Better organic then that damn panic (speed)!
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Haha, a finnish comic already covered this: http://www.kyharitie.fi/wp-content/uploads…
My son went there especially for this event. I guess no refunds, eh?
Man oh man these are tough times for that Innocent plant we love to use. Amsterdam was leading the way at decriminalization of cannabis, now that the political climate has change so has the relax ways of the dutch at viewing the use of cannabis. Politics and cannabis don't mix, come on people let's get real ...
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an attorney says "Chillax"? doubtful. But despite poor use of the English language, best wishes to HT and all attendees and especially new HTCC booth, SOHIYO.net!
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Hating to hear about stuff like this doesn't make someone an idiot. Standing behind a Prohibition of a plant that's healthier than all prescription drugs is what you would call idiocy.
@Kath: You do realize this was in Amsterdam, as in the Netherlands, as in Europe, as in Not America, right?
Chillax, all is good over there. I am one of the attorneys for High Times and this started over a misunderstanding about a permit application filed by the venue to host the event. Our US and Dutch lawyers have just finished reviewing them with the police there. No attendees have been arrested and attendees are not the targets of the police presence. Police are ensuring that all vendors are in compliance with the 500 gram limit under the Opium Law for licensed vendors at the venue. Only one vendor has been identified as potentially over the limit, but only slightly. In any event, the show will go on tomorrow and additionally, the Melweg will be opening at 2pm tomorrow to accomodate judges who do not wish to trek outside of Amsterdam so that they can avoid the lines and vote early. Further details will be posted on the High Times site later today.
worst day ever... whatever let Amsterdam fall, see what the economy turns out looking like
Dont you just HATE the American Gov, big pharm/ business.. the 1% who started this all in thew name of profits > people ?
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