Pubdate: Sat, 29 Nov 2003
Source: Argus, The (UK)
Copyright: 2003 Newsquest Media Group
Contact:  http://www.thisisworthing.co.uk
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GROUP'S SUPPORT FOR TRIO AT COURT

Protesters calling for the legalisation of cannabis staged a demonstration 
outside a court.

About a dozen campaigners cheered and waved placards in support  of three 
men who appeared at Chichester Crown Court.

All three admitted drug offences in connection with an alleged Dutch-style 
cannabis cafe.

Chris Baldwin, 52, of Carnegie Close, Worthing, who ran the Quantum Leaf 
cafe and adjoining Bongchuffa shop in Rowlands Road, Worthing, and Mark 
Benson, 37, of Irene Avenue, Lancing, admitted allowing premises to be used 
for smoking cannabis on November 27th 2002.

Winston Matthew, 46, of Court Lodge Road, Horley, also attended yesterday's 
hearing and admitted possessing more than 450g of cannabis with intent to 
supply.
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