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‘Health-care over handcuffs’: B.C. first to decriminalize simple drug possession

… Starting Jan. 31, 2023, B.C. adults found to be carrying up to 2.5 grams of certain drugs including opioids, cocaine and methamphetamine will not be subject to arrest or charges, and the drugs won’t be seized.

Instead, police will provide information on available services and if requested, support in connecting with those services.

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