NCJ Number
119742
Journal
Bulletin on Narcotics Volume: 37 Issue: 4 Dated: special issue (October-December 1985) Pages: 37-49
Date Published
1985
Length
12 pages
Annotation
The article describes illicit sources of supply, trafficking, and demand for cannabis in Canada.
Abstract
Analysis of reports on cannabis-related problems showed an overall decrease in the amount of cannabis seized in 1984 compared to the previous years. The largest amount of marijuana on the illicit market in Canada originated in Colombia, Jamaica, and Thailand; only 30 percent originated in Canada. Limited supply came from other parts of the world such as Mexico, Lebanon, and US. 6 tables. (Author abstract modified)