ST. CATHARINES – Niagara Regional Police have shut down a fourth illegal marijuana dispensary in less than a month in St. Catharines and say these operations are "nothing more than drug traffickers".

Police say that after receiving numerous complaints from the public, they started an investigation into the sale of marijuana from 108 Hartzel Rd., a location that went by the name Niagara Cannabis Club.

Following police observations and the information they received, police obtained a search warrant at the business, as well as an address on Pelham Road.

At 10:25 a.m. on Thursday, police searched the Hartzel Road address and arrested two people. After they searched the Pelham Road address, another man was arrested.

In all, police seized more than $200,000 worth of drugs, as well as several thousand dollars more in marijuana-infused products commonly known as "edibles".

Timothy Robitaille, 52, and Kelly Kirby, 50, have been charged with two counts of possession of a schedule two controlled substance, two counts of unlawful production of a controlled substance, and one count of possession of proceeds of crime.

Police say these two people operated the Niagara Cannabis Club and were making profits by trafficking marijuana buds, marijuana oils and marijuana edible products.

Police say while the operators of this club and three others recently busted claim they are providing a service for those who legitimately need marijuana for medical reasons, they are nothing more then drug traffickers. They note these businesses are operating on a cash-only basis and are directly profiting from the illegal sale of controlled substances.

The police are again reminding members of the public that locations claiming to be authorized to sell marijuana are fraudulent.

Members of the public can only receive marijuana from a Health Canada approved marijuana producer or an authorized production licencee.