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Phuket Inspects Weedon Cannabis Outlets for Nominee Shareholding

PHUKET: Local authorities have inspected 10 cannabis retail outlets belonging to the Weeden chain across the island, focusing on possible nominee shareholding arrangements, foreign investment and businesses suspected of continuing to operate despite having their licences suspended or revoked.

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PHUKET: Local authorities have inspected 10 cannabis retail outlets belonging to the Weeden chain across the island, focusing on possible nominee shareholding arrangements, foreign investment and businesses suspected of continuing to operate despite having their licences suspended or revoked.

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