Cannabis Activist Doug McLeod arrested during protest

Doug targeted for arrest because of his political views

During the protest supporting the 'Daktory 4' one of the protesters was arrested and put in a paddy wagon for using a magnifying glass to consume hashish.

Doug McLeod was charged with use of cannabis, possession of cannabis and possession of utensils for consumption of cannabis.

Doug appeared in Waitakere Court on April 4 and another protest was held outside.
Doug was remanded to appear on April 18, the same day as the 'Daktory 4'. The 'Daktory 4' has become the 'Daktory 5'.

Doug was also arrested on similar charges when he smoked cannabis at Ragamuffin in Rotorua.