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Clean and sober former marijuana smuggler seeks honest employment

Published Friday 9th March 2001 15:23 GMT

They say that honesty is always the best policy. Possibly not, however, in the case of the man who recently placed an employment wanted ad in the Toronto Financial Post.

Under the eye-catching heading 'Former Marijuana Smuggler' this former ne'er-do-well has outlined his impressive credentials. These include running a successful fishing operation and truck fleet. Oh yeah, and he also 'co-owned and participated in the executive level management of 120 people worldwide in a successful pot smuggling venture.' Successful, that is, until rudely interrupted by a ten stretch in one of Uncle Sam's correctional facilities.

It was time well spent, apparently. Our hopeful employee adds: 'I am an expert in all levels of security; I have extensive computer skills, am personable, outgoing, well-educated, reliable, clean and sober.'

Let's face it - this bloke has got the lot. We would advise any ailing dotcom to seriously consider offering this man a job. letsbuydope.com? I feel a business opportunity coming on... ®

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