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Related: About this forumCannabis shops increasingly opt for armed, private security to protect themselves
A local cannabis shop in Renton is opting for private, armed security to further protect its business and customers, amid a week of several armed robberies at marijuana stores.
Buddy's Cannabis, located on 420 Sunset Blvd N. in Renton, hired private security after they were robbed in December and January.
"There's been a huge uptick in armed robberies in the cannabis world," Owner Myles Kahn said.
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"We have our own internal security, unarmed previously, and it seemed to have been enough. But when you have three guys rushing in with semiautomatic weapons, not much you can do," Kahn said.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/news/cannabis-shops-increasingly-opt-for-armed-private-security-to-protect-themselves/ar-AAVfDyz
Bristlecone
(10,084 posts)Has armed guards. Some shops have a foyer area that is a lockdown and you only get admittance when you show ID, etc. All guarded.
bottomofthehill
(8,261 posts)Lots of cash, lots of pot, magnet for armed robbery. One in lobby access and armed guards are necessary to protect owners, employees and customers.
Blues Heron
(5,898 posts)Is there another plant as expensive as pot? Maybe saffron? Extreme overpricing is creating a hazard.