Pubdate: Wed, 19 Jan 2005
Source: Castlegar News (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 Castlegar News
Contact:  http://www.castlegarnews.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3613
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TRIP SOUTH TURNS POT INTO COKE

Prescription drugs, GHB (a date-rape drug), designer drugs; a number of 
drugs are available in Castlegar, but the most common drugs are pot and 
cocaine.

The drugs in town relate to the drug trade in the area, said Const. Fran 
Bethell. "This is where the marijuana is being grown, indoors and out," 
said Bethell.

Marijuana travels south across the border. Depending on how far south it 
travels, marijuana can be traded pound-for-pound for cocaine. That cocaine 
then makes it way back here.

Depending on the quality of the marijuana, depending on how far south it 
goes, price varies. "Some of our stuff is going as far south as 
California," said Bethell. "Down in that area they can get a straight 
across swap for coke."

Other drugs can be found in the Castlegar area, perhaps not in the same 
quantity as in other areas, yet those other drugs are here. "The other 
stuff is out there but it's not as common as pot or coke."
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