Three people are facing multiple drug-related charges after the Manitoulin OPP with assistance from the UCCM canine unit, executed a search warrant late last week in Espanola.
Constable Berkley Parisien says this fall, police received information regarding suspected drug trafficking at a residence in Espanola, and the OPP Community Street Crime Unit initiated an investigation.
She says last Thursday, the search warrant was executed at a residence on Bois Street and three individuals from Espanola were arrested.
Parisien adds police seized suspected cocaine, crystal meth and fentanyl with an estimated street value of $107,000, $16,700 in cash, a taser and a dirt bike and snowmobile believed to be stolen.
She says All three accused were held in custody and appeared before the bail court on December 5th.
As a result, a 43-year-old man from Espanola, was charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts
· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
· Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
· Possession of a prohibited device
· Failure to comply with release order
· Failure to comply with probation order
· Possession of firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
A 33-year-old woman from Espanola, was charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
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· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 – two counts
· Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
· Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
· Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
· Failure to comply with undertaking
· Failure to comply with probation order
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
And a 42-year-old woman from Espanola, was charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
· Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition
· Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
· Possession of a Schedule I substance – opioid
· Failure to comply with probation order
Community members are encouraged to report any suspicious or drug-related activity to their local OPP detachment or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online. Working together, we can all contribute to keeping our communities safe
