Pubdate: Mon, 28 Jul 2003
Source: Edmonton Sun (CN AB)
Copyright: 2003, Canoe Limited Partnership.
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Author: Canadian Press
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POT SUPPORTER BUSTED AGAIN

ST. JOHN'S, Nfld. -- Marc Emery added another arrest for smoking marijuana
to his growing list when he lit up outside a police headquarters in
Newfoundland on Saturday.

The pot activist was read his rights just seconds after he put his lighter
to the large water pipe.

The stop in St. John's was the latest for the 45-year-old Vancouver
resident, on his cross-country tour to protest Canada's pot laws.

He has also been arrested in Moncton, N.B., Winnipeg and Regina.

He later reappeared from the headquarters of the Royal Newfoundland
Constabulary and addressed about 100 of his supporters.

Some members of the group extended an invitation to the publisher of
Cannabis Culture magazine to join them for smoking and further discussion at
a local park. Emery said his detainment by the "polite" Newfoundland
officers was his quickest yet.

Staff Sgt. June Layden said it may take a number of weeks before a decision
is made on whether to charge Emery for possessing marijuana since lab
analysis of the seized pot is required.

Emery will continue his tour until the end of August with stops in central
and western Canada, as well as the Yukon.
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