Jerry Martin opened The Drugs Store out of a mobile trailer in the heart of the Downtown Eastside in May.
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Jerry Martin opened The Drugs Store out of a mobile trailer in the heart of the Downtown Eastside selling drugs such as cocaine, heroin and methamphetamines that were advertised as clean with no impurities or harmful additives.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
Mayleen was unclear what caused Martin’s death, but said he was found unconscious a few days ago and was hospitalized. After his brain failed to register any sign of activity, his family made the decision to take him off life support on Friday.
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