KIRKLAND LAKE - Drugs were seized and three people are facing trafficking-related charges after a RIDE program.
While officers were checking vehicles at the April 14 RIDE program in Kirkland Lake, it was determined that the occupant of a vehicle was wanted on an outstanding warrant.
During the investigation, police say they seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and LSD with an estimated street value of $6,320, as well as drug paraphernalia.
Karen Piche, 41, from Senneterre, Quebec, is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Possession of a Schedule III substance
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
- 3 counts of fail to comply with probation order
Jean Francois Baril-Landry, 38, of Senneterre, Quebec, is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine
- 2 counts of fail to comply with probation order
Nathaniel Aumond, 36, of Amos, Quebec, is charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine.
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid
- Fail to surrender insurance card
Baril-Landry and Aumond were released from police custody and are slated to appear in court on May 30. Piche was held for a bail hearing and held in police custody.
None of the charges have been tested in court and the accused are considered innocent unless proven guilty.
