Not following the post speed limit proved problematic for two Southern Ontario men who Manitoulin OPP say were transporting illegal drugs.
On Nov. 12 at approximately 10:40 p.m., Manitoulin OPP officers report they were conducting regular patrol duties on Highway 17 in Sables-Spanish Rivers Township (Massey) when a vehicle was observed travelling at a high rate of speed.
The vehicle was pulled over for speeding and upon speaking to the driver, OPP alleges police saw what appeared to be illicit drugs inside the vehicle. The driver and passenger were subsequently arrested.
Police report seizing suspected Fentanyl, cocaine and cannabis from the vehicle, as well as cellular phones, digital scales, an edged weapon, and more than $6,000 in Canadian currency.
Two men from Ajax are now facing numerous charges as a result of the traffic stop.
A 21-year-old man is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, contrary to section 88 of the Criminal Code (CC)
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the CC
- Possession for the purpose of distributing, contrary to section 9(2) of the Cannabis Act (CA)
- Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place, contrary to section 8(1)(a) of the CA
An 18-year-old man is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, contrary to section 88 of the CC
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the CC
- Possession for the purpose of distributing, contrary to section 9(2) of the CA
- Possession of over 30g dried cannabis (or equivalent) in a public place, contrary to section 8(1)(a) of the CA
The accused are both scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on Dec. 5 to answer to the charges.
