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Post by Police Moderator on Dec 10, 2012 15:53:05 GMT -5
Two killed at alleged Washington pot house on first day of legal weed
By Andrew Khouri
December 8, 2012 Two suspected robbers believed to be targeting an alleged home-based marijuana growing operation were killed in a shootout on the first day of legal marijuana in Washington state, authorities said. The 35-year-old homeowner told detectives he shot the masked intruders Thursday after they broke into his home near Puyallup, Pierce County Sheriff spokesman Ed Troyer said, according Komonews.com. Troyer told the news outlet that the masked men most likely sought to grab the pot and maybe cash. The Associated Press reported the secluded, luxury home had a security system, a private driveway and that the homeowner had motorcycles, boats and nice cars. The homeowner and his 9-year-old son were not hurt. The homeowner, whose name was not released, was detained, at least pertaining to an illegal growing operation, Troyer told the wire service. He has since been released. Read more: latimes.com |
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Post by LimitedRecourse on Dec 10, 2012 17:51:10 GMT -5
It's such a harmless habit. Nobody is ever harmed by its use. Legalizing it will fix all the world's woes.
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Post by Justin Thyme on Dec 10, 2012 18:29:06 GMT -5
It's such a harmless habit. Nobody is ever harmed by its use. Legalizing it will fix all the world's woes. From the article: At the moment, it is still illegal to buy, sell or grow marijuana. The state’s liquor control board is now tasked with drafting a framework for licensing growers, handlers and retailers. This violence was associated with a still illegal activity. Let's see what happens after the growers are licensed and working legally. |
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Post by TNBear on Dec 10, 2012 19:07:33 GMT -5
I know you, LR & PM, understand this was a crime of greed and could have easily been perpetrated at any home/business where cash may have been thought to be available. Perhaps we should endeavor to make banks illegal because they get robbed, or convenience stores or fast food outlets? Come on guys, you are smarter than such knee jerk reactions indicate.
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