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Kelowna RCMP say the search was part of a drug trafficking investigation
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Kelowna RCMP say officers executed the search warrant in the 200-block of Lawrence Avenue on Dec. 13 in connection with drug trafficking. Police were seen at the psilocybin shop around 1 p.m. (Jacqueline Gelineau)

A local magic mushroom shop is closed after a police search earlier in the day Wednesday.

Kelowna RCMP say officers executed the search warrant in the 200-block of Lawrence Avenue on Dec. 13 in connection with drug trafficking. Police were seen at the psilocybin shop around 1 p.m.

Essence Wellness, which opened in July, is located at 246 Lawrence Ave.

A reporter on scene said the doors were locked and the shop was closed by as of 3 p.m. RCMP were no longer on scene.

Kelowna RCMP say there was no concern for public safety.

READ MORE: Discover the magic of mushrooms at Kelowna91ÂãÁÄÊÓƵ™s Essence Wellness





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