Timmins Police announced this morning that four people have been arrested following the seizure of $161,000 in marijuana, methamphetamine and several other varieties of drugs.
TimminsToday is at this morning's announcement and will bring you more on this story.
The full text of the Timmins Police news release follows:
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On November 21, 2015, while conducting a drug investigation, officers from the Timmins Police Service stopped a vehicle travelling on Highway 101 E in the City of Timmins.
Upon searching the vehicle, police seized 22.9 lbs. of cannabis-marihuana, approximately 500 methamphetamine tablets, and a small amount of cannabis-resin (‘shatter’).
Police also seized approximately $4,455 in Canadian Currency and several electronic devices.
The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $107,650.
Later that day, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Timmins.
As a result, police seized approximately 400 grams of cannabis-resin (‘shatter’), 20 grams of psilocybin, approximately $3040 in Canadian currency, various packaging materials and other items used to manufacture drugs.
The estimated street value of the items seized is $43,240.
Officers executed another search warrant at a second residence in Timmins.
As a result of that warrant, police seized approximately 691 grams of Psilocybin, 242 methamphetamine tablets, 56.7 grams of cannabis-resin (hash), approximately $200 in Canadian currency; vapour marijuana cigarettes, and various packaging materials.
The estimated street value of the items seized is approximately $10,471.
The total estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $161,000.
In connection with the above seizures, four individuals are now facing various charges.
Trevor BRUNETTE, 23, of Timmins is charged with Possession for the purpose of trafficking (cannabis-marihuana), possession for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine), and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.
Kyle GRENIER, 23, of Timmins is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (cannabis-marihuana), possession for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine), possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (x2), Production of a controlled substance (cannabis-resin – ‘shatter’), possession for the purpose of trafficking (cannabis-resin – ‘shatter’), and possession of a Schedule III substance (psilocybin).
Chad GIRARD, 24, of Timmins is charged with production of a controlled substance (cannabis-resin – ‘shatter’), possession for the purpose of trafficking (cannabis-resin – ‘shatter’), and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.
Yvon, GRENIER, 56, of Timmins, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking (cannabis-marihuana), possession for the purpose of trafficking (methamphetamine) x2, possession for the purpose of trafficking (cannabis-resin – hash), possession for the purpose of trafficking (psilocybin), and possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x2.
Trevor Brunette, Kyle Grenier, and Chad Girard were released on a recognizance of bail pending a future court date.
Yvon Grenier remains in custody.
This seizure the result of excellent investigative work by members of the Drug Enforcement Unit.
This is a significant seizure, and demonstrates the commitment of the Timmins Police Service to stem the flow of illegal drug trafficking and the abuse of drugs in our community.
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