Cannabis products advertising THC levels that ‘far exceed legal limits’ seized: N.S. RCMP

Nova Scotia police have seized thousands of products which contained more than the regulated amount of THC.

Thousands of cannabis products advertising tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) levels that “far exceed legal limits” were seized in Nova Scotia this month.

The RCMP says the legal limit in Canada is 10 mg of THC per package.

“Product packaging indicates that chocolate bars containing 2,000–8,000 mg of THC each and candy containing 5,000 mg per package were among the illegal products seized,” reads a news release from the Nova Scotia RCMP.

Police say many of the products seized were made to look like everyday snacks and drinks such as potato chips, candy, cereal, cookies, chocolate bars, and pop. They add this type of packaging is illegal under federal cannabis laws.

The RCMP says samples of the seized items are being tested.

“Illegal cannabis products are largely produced and distributed by organized crime, posing real health and safety risks to Nova Scotians,” says Supt. Jason Popik of the Nova Scotia RCMP. “These products are not subject to standards for packaging, sanitation, or THC limits. It’s important for parents and the public to understand just how much THC they can contain, and how easily children or others could mistake illegal knock‑offs for legitimate products.”

According to the RCMP, officers inspected an illegal cannabis storefront on Sweetgrass Lane in Eskasoni on Friday, where they seized a quantity of cannabis and shatter. One person was charged under the Cannabis Control Act for operating a store that sells cannabis.

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