Tahoe Man Celebrates Cop's Drug Bust, Cops Then Raid His Marijuana Dispensary

[Newsjock]

Yesterday, I posted an LBN story from the San Francisco Chronicle about this incident. However, the Chronicle initially and incorrectly reported -- including in the headline that was posted to DU -- that federal agents were involved in the raid. They later updated their story to remove any involvement by federal agents, and I self-deleted the LBN post. This new report from SF Weekly seems to present a clearer picture of what actually happened and why. -- Newsjock

Source: SF Weekly

Lake Tahoe-area medical cannabis dispensary Tahoe Wellness Cooperative was raided by law enforcement on Monday. All cash, cannabis, and medical records on site were seized, but no charges have been filed.

Initial reports suggested federal Drug Enforcement Administration agents were involved, but this wasn't a Justice Department bust. It was all El Dorado County Sheriff's deputies — with whom Tahoe Wellness Cooperative founder Cody Bass has a history.

In late May, El Dorado sheriff's deputy Mark Zlendick was arrested on methamphetamine possession and trafficking charges. Zlendick is a member of the South Lake Tahoe Narcotics Enforcement Team, which polices/raids/makes life miserable for medical marijuana. Zlendick has posted bail and is on paid leave while his case is sorted out.

Incensed at what he felt was light treatment, Bass organized a turnout for the next supervisors meeting to speak out against Zlendick. The meeting was Tuesday. On Monday, Bass was raided. Coincidence?

Read more: http://www.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2015/06/03/tahoe-man-celebrates-cops-drug-bust-cops-then-raid-his-marijuana-dispensary

[Lochloosa]

1. There is a war going on. It just not a drug war.

[frylock]

2. shocking..

fuck tha police.