Cannabis Day 2015 Riot in Vancouver

in cannabis •  6 years ago  (edited)

Let me show you how violence erupted at an annual cannabis event - for the first time, after 20+ years of cannabis activism in the same spot. Who brought the violence? Vancouver's police department! Cops beat and arrested 4 activists for selling cannabis, then pepper sprayed dozens, including patients and elderly.

See my raw footage of the police attack on a peaceful cannabis farmers market in downtown Vancouver, July 1st 2015. This upload includes additional footage not seen elsewhere, improved audio, and better video resolution. Contains violence (not graphic), and adult language.


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(It sure is great to finally have options in video streaming platforms!)


After 2 years of costly court dates and stress, all charges against the activists were dropped in 2017.

Cannabis was "legalized" in 2018, but only for the government to grow and sell. The gardeners, patients, activists, and farmers market participants seen here are still illegal, and in 2020, they are being raided and charged. The prison time for cannabis 'offenses' has increased to 14 years under Legalization.

#legalizationisalie #endcannabisprohibition

DRutter

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What a historic moment! It was amazing to be there. I'm so glad we couldn't sleep and went early!

amigo buen dia,la policia siempre maltratando al ciudadano,saludos

Si amiga, saludos y que tengas una buena noche.

Excellent footage @Drutter! Thanks for your videography.