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Cannabis in the Cook Islands is illegal for recreational purposes. A non-binding referendum to legalise it for medicinal purposes passed with 62% in 2022,[1] and medicinal cannabis became legal on 2 July 2024.[2]
In 2010, Cook Islands Police and New Zealand Police launched Operation Eagle, arresting the son of a prominent local politician, and two former police officers.[3]
References
- ↑ "Cook Islands looks into producing medicinal cannabis itself". RNZ. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 22 February 2023.
- ↑ "Medicinal cannabis now permitted in Cook Islands with prescription". Islands Business. 10 July 2024. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
- ↑ Wall, Tony. "Cop used dope for stress". Stuff. Retrieved 9 October 2025.
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