Cannabis website delivering drugs thriving in Queensland
A cannabis website delivering drugs to people's driveways is thriving in Queensland, right under the nose of the police.
Dealers brazenly boast about their products to buyers, who rate them and even give them reviews.
Strains like Purple Gorilla, Mango Haze and Incredible Bulk are commonly listed, as are other THC products.
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Strains like Purple Gorilla, Mango Haze and Incredible Bulk are commonly listed, as are other THC products. Nine
There are minimum orders, hours they operate, and even satisfaction guarantees.
Every dealer has reviews and ratings out of five.
The international website is legal in countries where the sale of marijuana isn't outlawed.
But two former police officers, fear Queensland law enforcement is turning a blind eye.
"It's exactly like dial-a-dealer, that's why I find it incredulous," Brian Hay said.
"They could block the IP Range of this entity it's not on the dark web."
"This isn't a new trend but I think what we are seeing here is, it's just so brazen," Terry Goldsworthy said.
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But two former police officers, fear Queensland law enforcement is turning a blind eye. Nine
"You would have to wonder when they would be targeted. I would imagine it would be quite simple to arrange a very simple buy-bust operation for these types of enterprises and take them out.
"I would suspect there would be some rapid police action in relation to this and if it hasn't happened it should be happening,"
They wonder if the Queensland government's recent decision to decriminalise harder drugs like heroin and cocaine has further stretched police resources.
"How much of these street crime offences and the violence increased and the mental health issues are attributed to increased drug addiction or taking?" Hay said.
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Queensland Police wouldn't respond to questions from 9News about if this website was being actively monitored.
Instead, it released a statement saying removing drugs from our streets and dismantling production and distribution is an ongoing priority.
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