Cannabis products in shops in Alberta will now see the light as Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC) will allow pot shops to peel back the window coverings in an effort to reduce crime..AGLC said in a letter sent to retailers Tuesday, that the decision was made because of a “significant rise” in robberies at licensed pot retailers in Calgary in recent months. It is unclear how many robberies occured..The decision has prompted the AGLC to remove portions of its retail cannabis store handbook, the change will no longer prohibit cannabis products from being visible from the exterior of shops..The letter said the new policy "ensures it is not inadvertently contributing to stores being targeted due to a lack of visibility.".The window coverings can be replaced with outward-facing promotions..It also said "violence" and "weapons" have been used in some of the robberies in Alberta and the AGLC is concerned for the safety of staff, customers and responding police officers.
