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Hamilton police raided an illegal dispensary in Hamilton, just weeks ahead of the legalization of recreational marijuana set for Oct. 17.

Police said the dispensary on Upper Sherman Avenue and Fennell Avenue East was searched on Wednesday.

During the search, police say a 37-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman tried to flee.

Police said 60 pounds of marijuana products including edibles were seized.

Richard Gravelle and Simara Mundo, both from Hamilton, face drug-trafficking charges.

READ MORE: Ontario government introduces legislation regulating recreational pot

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