MONTREAL — The owners of a shop that sells illegal hallucinogenic mushrooms are putting themselves at risk of being arrested by police and facing legal action from the government. But that doesn’t stop them from opening more locations for Fun Guyz in cities across Canada, a practice that has an air of civil disobedience similar to cannabis stores before it became legal.

The company offers montreal mushrooms capsules, dried mushrooms and chocolate bars that contain the psychedelic substance psilocybin, which is illegal to sell or possess in Canada without a licence from Health Canada. Montreal police raided the store in the city’s Ste-Marie neighbourhood on Tuesday, arresting four people. It reopened hours later, and police returned a week later to conduct a second search.

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A lawyer for the Toronto-based firm that runs Fun Guyz, which also has branches in Vancouver and Hamilton, says his clients are trying to use a business model that could lead to the legalization of mushrooms. He said the firm’s customers are obtaining exemptions from the federal government to grow or purchase the mushrooms, but the process can be long and opaque.

Mushrooms have been known to offer a wide range of benefits, including creativity, increased mood and well-being, personal growth, and new perspectives on problem solving. It is important to always remember to consume them responsibly and in the right setting, and to start with a low dose if you are a first-time user. It is also recommended to have a trip sitter in case you experience any discomfort during your journey.