UK Cannabis Protesters and Police on Collision Course in Birmingham

With the 'One Big Smoke' legalise cannabis protest in Birmingham city centre only weeks away West Midlands police have undertaken a high profile stop & search campaign just a few miles away from Victoria Square, where advocates will gather on November 6th 2010 to protest for the legalisation of cannabis.

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Police Posturing? About 10 miles away from Victoria Square West Midlands police are using drug dogs in stop & search operations around the Halesowen area. In actions meant to deter anti-social behaviour and drug dealers The Halesowen North Neigbourhood Policing Unit told reporters "Some good stop checks were conducted resulting in several small seizures of cannabis". So says west mids Police Sergeant Martin Hall.

“Over the weekend the team targeted drug activity around Shell Corner in Halesowen where it was assisted in its duties by a drug sniffer dog.

When asked if there had been any large seizures to show for the intensive and costly actions West Midlands Police repeated "Some good stop checks were conducted resulting in several small seizures of cannabis". We got the message and asked no more questions. One Big Smoke - Victoria Square Birmingham City Centre - November 6th 2010 from Mid-Day. Organisers are bringing together cannabis activists from all over the UK, who will meet at Victoria Square in Birmingham city centre from 13:00 (1pm). According to Albi Karms , one of the event organisers; "The idea behind the day is to promote the Legalisation of Cannabis for medical or any other use." "We are asking that everyone brings one pre-rolled "herbal cigarette" and nothing else illegal. At 1:30pm we plan to all light up together infront of the press to promote our cause." "Obviously there may be a police presence and obviously they may take action, however if you feel strongly enough about your right to smoke cannabis, we feel that the punishment will be insignificant in regards to the amount of good we will do for the cause." For more information please check out the 'One Big Smoke' facebook page and please, Tell Your Friends!! With Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg asking the public to tell him which laws need changing this is an ideal opportunity for you to have your say in UK drug policy.