Fun Guys Magic Mushroom Dispensaries Closure Details
Closure of Fun Guys Mushroom Dispensaries
- Overview: Fun Guys, a chain of illegal magic mushroom dispensaries in Ontario, will close all 30 locations by the end of the weekend due to ongoing legal issues.
Reasons for Closure
- Police Raids: The company faced multiple police raids, with a total of 12 raids occurring across their stores.
- Challenges in Operations: A representative from Fun Guys stated that ongoing police actions made it hard to continue business operations.
Specific Incidents
- Locations Affected: The closures include stores in Cambridge and Kitchener.
- Recent Raids: In a recent raid at a location in Preston, police confiscated a significant amount of psilocybin and cash.
- Arrests Made: A 27-year-old from Waterloo was arrested and charged with possession with the intent to traffic.
- Further Arrests: Other individuals were also arrested during various raids over the past several months related to the operations of these dispensaries.
Company’s Perspective
- Initial Goals: Fun Guys aimed to keep the dialogue about magic mushroom shops alive in hopes of advancing towards legalization of psilocybin in Canada.
- Statements: The representative mentioned, “We tried, we failed. Hopefully, someone else can take over.”
Final Operations
- Closing Timeline: All locations will cease operations as of Monday, with the company continuing sales through the weekend.
- Legal Reminder: Authorities reiterate that selling psilocybin remains illegal under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.