CNS News Bulletin: Arrest Warrant Issued for Dr. Tommy Chong
The Bretonian Police Authority today announced that an arrest warrant has been issued for Dr. Tommy Chong in relation to the trafficing of synthetic marijuana in Bretonian space. The move comes after several heated debates at Cambridge between Dr. Chong and Bretonian officials calling for a legalization of marijuna for medicinal purposes. While the request for legalization has been declined by the Bretonians, rumors are circling that Dr. Chong has been in contact with several members in the Kusari government and intends to move his operations there.
At a press conference in New London a representative for the Bretonian government commented:
"...it's not surprising the Kusari are willing to support someone involved with drug trafficing, they've worked in combination with Corsairs whose attacks have now spread to affect not only Bretonia, but Rheinland and Liberty as well. Not to mention the thwarting of a recent Gaian attack in Bretonia involving a Kusari Naval Gunboat consequently destroyed by SF forces..."
Regarding the warrant the representative commented:
"...Dr. Chong was given allowances for the limited creation and use of synthetic marijuana in his experiments. Apparently, the quantities were not sufficient as he felt it necessary to not only produce more than he required but figured on profitting from the increased income by selling his excess amounts on the black market to help pay for his research..."
Regarding the rumors on Dr. Chong's departure to Kusari:
"...the arrest warrant calls for Dr. Chong's capture and return to New London to face charges. Researchers found along with him will also be searched for contraband. If found carrying, they will also be charged with drug trafficing and escorted to New London. Any ship refusing to comply will be disabled. Ships scanned to be clean will be free to proceed wherever they like, provided they have no other offenses to their name."