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Vancouver Drug Activists Convicted Amid Health Emergency Debate

11/8/2025

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Vancouver's Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) founders Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx were found guilty of drug trafficking for selling heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruled their activities, though well-intentioned, violated drug laws.
Convictions are temporarily suspended pending a constitutional challenge claiming actions were necessary during a public health emergency.
Critics, including BC MLA Elenore Sturko, accuse DULF of dark web trafficking, while supporters cite overdose-prevention benefits.

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Story summary

Vancouver's Drug User Liberation Front (DULF) founders Jeremy Kalicum and Eris Nyx were found guilty of drug trafficking for selling heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine.
British Columbia Supreme Court judge ruled their activities, though well-intentioned, violated drug laws.
Convictions are temporarily suspended pending a constitutional challenge claiming actions were necessary during a public health emergency.
Critics, including BC MLA Elenore Sturko, accuse DULF of dark web trafficking, while supporters cite overdose-prevention benefits.