Organized crime groups like the Hells Angels and the Mafia saw plenty of opportunities after Canada announced it would allow the production of cannabis for medical purposes, according to RCMP intelligence documents obtained by The Star. ( Jeff McIntosh / THE CANADIAN PRESS )The internal RCMP report also stated that Mexican cocaine cartels were pushing into the mining industry and showing interest in swallowing up Canadian resource businesses. The report was drafted by the RCMP’s Federal Serious and Organized Crimes section, based in British Columbia. Earlier this week, Bill Blair, the minister of border security and organized crime reduction, said Ottawa is pleased with the “orderly” transition to legal pot. Damien said that combating organized crime is a long-standing priority for the RCMP, which works in collaboration with law enforcement agencies across the country and internationally.

Source: thestar March 16, 2019 16:18 UTC