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Saskatoon police respond to break-in at dispensary, seize 3 pounds of pot

After police arrived at the dispensary for a report of a break and enter, they seized all the product on site.

Police arrived on scene after the dispensary had been broken into

Saskatoon marijuana dispensary Canna-World was closed after a break-and-enter and a police raid on Tuesday. (Dan Zakreski/CBC)

Saskatoon police seized about three pounds of pot from a dispensary where they were called to respond to a break and enterTuesday morning.

At about 10 a.m. CST, police were called toCanna-Worldon the 600 block of Third Ave N.for a report of a break and enter. When they arrived, officerssaw what they believed to be raw cannabis. Police said they called Health Canadaand were informed the business does not have a valid possession or sales licence.

After obtaining a search warrant, they raided the business at about 4 p.m. CST the same day.

As a result of the search police seized three pounds of pot, $400 cash, and some 300 marijuana-based derivatives from the dispensary.

The investigation is focused on trying to determine who owns and runs the store. No charges have been laid.