Port Hardy First Nations ban drug dealers

The Vancouver Sun is reporting that "The Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations have declared a state of emergency for their reserve north of Port Hardy following the deaths of 11 of its members in the past two months. Many of those deaths were caused by poisoned drugs and alcohol, the nation said." All harmful drugs are poisoned. That's why they are harmful.

"Issued on the direction of hereditary chiefs and matriarchs, Gwa’sala-‘Nakwaxda’xw Nations council said it will take all necessary measures” to protect its members and to remove drug dealers and alcohol suppliers from Tsulquate 4 reserve. The loss of so many precious lives in such a short time have caused massive suffering, grief and trauma."

Banning drug dealers is the logical response. You don't give alcohol to alcoholics and you don't give drugs to drug addicts. You help them find treatment. You don't target the addicts you target the drug dealers. You don't empower addicts to use drugs in public places in front of kids.

Mycowichanvalleynow is reporting that "It says police have not been helpful, and that RCMP have been reluctant to work with GNN in enforcing GNN bylaws and council resolutions to restrict or remove drug dealers to try and prevent dealers from bringing deadly drugs into the community.”