Russia warns Canada cannabis legalization will lead to increased trafficking
According to Moscow, Canada is violating major drug control treaties
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Russia has denounced Canada's cannabis legalization, calling it "unacceptable" and contrary to international laws, and saying it will lead to increased trafficking abroad. "We are convinced that this legislation goes against international law on drug control," the Russian embassy in Ottawa said in a statement. According to Moscow, Canada is violating major drug control treaties. "By consciously torpedoing the international drug control regime, the Canadian government is creating the world's largest drug market, which, despite all the claims and measures being contemplated to prevent the export of cannabis across national borders, will certainly result in a considerable increase in its trafficking to other states." (Russian Foreign Ministry: Cannabis legalisation in Canada)
