A drug related search warrant was executed in the Village of Sundridge, leading to the arrest of three people. Police seized drugs and Canadian currency.
On Tuesday October 8, 2024, the Almaguin Highlands OPP’s Street Crime Unit (CSCU) detachment members, and Emergency Response Team (ERT) arrested three individuals and seized over 9 grams of suspected cocaine, 16 grams of suspected crack cocaine, over 23 grams of suspected Fentanyl, and Canadian currency. The street value for the drugs seized was approximately $7,000.
As a result of the investigation, three people were arrested and one was charged.
James LEE, 40-years-old of Sundridge was charged with the following:
· Failure to comply with undertaking
· Failure to comply with probation order (two counts)
· Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
· Possession of schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid (other than heroin)
· Possession property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused person was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.