COCHRANE - One person is accused of trafficking crystal methamphetamine after police seized $65,000 of the illicit drug executing a search warrant.
James Bay OPP's community street crime unit, with help from its North Bay counterpart, executed the search warrant at a Thirteenth Avenue residence in Cochrane today (Jan. 16) around 9:30 a.m.
Officers seized suspected crystal methamphetamine with an estimated street value of $65,000, as well as a cell phone, digital scale, and small amount of Canadian cash.
Luc Pronovost, 38, of Cochrane is charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - crystal methamphetamine
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- 3 counts of failure to comply with a release order
The accused is in police custody and has a bail hearing on Jan. 17.
None of the charges have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
