Wednesday, 5. February 2003

French Marijuana fan faces jail


A key member of a pro-marijuana group which in 1997 mailed hand-rolled joints to French members of parliament now faces jail after finally being netted for selling hemp seeds and pro-cannabis T-shirts.

Stephane Karscher, who runs a shop called "The Bad Seed" in the southern city of Montpellier, a favourite hangout for sun-seeking hippies, was placed under formal investigation this week for encouraging drug use, police sources said on Wednesday.

¬> Reuters

... Comment