Cannabis in the Cook Islands

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Cannabis in the Cook Islands is illegal for recreational purposes. A non-binding referendum to legalise it for medicinal purposes passed with 62% in 2022, but legislation has not yet been enacted.[1]

In 2010, Cook Islands Police and New Zealand Police launched Operation Eagle, arresting the son of a prominent local politician, and two former police officers.[2]

In 2022, a referendum legalising medicinal cannabis passed, with 62% voting in favour.

References

  1. ^ "Cook Islands looks into producing medicinal cannabis itself". RNZ. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
  2. ^ Tony Wall In Rarotonga. "Cop used dope for stress - crime - national". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-02-10.