Vegas Marijuana Convention Cancelled

A three-day convention for marijuana supporters will not happen in Las Vegas. Organizers of "Cannapalooza" say the March event at Mandalay Bay has been cancelled.

According to the group's website, the hotel, quote, "decided to cancel our contract for space," and the event won't take place. Organizer Lou Wozinski tells the "Review-Journal" he had set up a meeting with Las Vegas Metro Police on "Cannapalooza" security last month, and found himself in a room with about 100 law enforcement officers.

Wozinski says he "felt ambushed, like General Custer surrounded by Indians." One day later, Wozinski, says Mandalay Bay officials cancelled the convention.

"Cannapalooza" was billed by organizers as a "fun, safe, educational event," and the "largest head shop on the planet." Wozinski says the event would have brought about 50-thousand marijuana fans to Las Vegas.