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Cannabis Dispensary in Vega Baja Robbed of Medical Products and Equipment

Suspects entered a Vega Baja cannabis dispensary at night to steal medical capsules, gummies, and equipment.

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A medical cannabis dispensary in Vega Baja was targeted by a burglary during the early morning hours of Wednesday. [1] Puerto Rico Police said in a preliminary report that several people damaged the front door of the Best Buds medical cannabis dispensary on highway PR-686 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, gained access, and stole medicinal capsules, edible products, and paraphernalia equipment valued at approximately $3,167. [2] Suspects forced their way into the Best Buds dispensary located on PR-686 in Vega Baja. [3] The Puerto Rico Police estimated the total value of the stolen property at approximately $3,167. [4] According to the press office of the police, the victim reported that several individuals damaged the main door and gained access to the interior of the establishment. [5]
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  1. A medical cannabis dispensary in Vega Baja was targeted by a burglary during the early morning hours of Wednesday. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  2. Puerto Rico Police said in a preliminary report that several people damaged the front door of the Best Buds medical cannabis dispensary on highway PR-686 in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, gained access, and stole medicinal capsules, edible products, and paraphernalia equipment valued at approximately $3,167. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  3. Suspects forced their way into the Best Buds dispensary located on PR-686 in Vega Baja. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  4. The Puerto Rico Police estimated the total value of the stolen property at approximately $3,167. · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  5. According to the press office of the police, the victim reported that several individuals damaged the main door and gained access to the interior of the establishment. · Primera HoraPuerto Rico
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