4 May 2021

Waikato man charged over cannabis supply claims he was dealing for pain relief

From Morning Report, 8:40 am on 4 May 2021

A Waikato man who claims he was supplying cannabis free of charge to dozens of people for pain relief has been raided by the police and charged with possession and supply.

Jason Tong's arrest has horrified a medicinal cannabis charity which says prosecution of so-called 'green fairies' is becoming a regular occurrence.

Katie Todd reports.