Lanark County OPP made a significant drug bust in Missisippi Milles leading to multiple arrests and a large seizure last week.
Investigators seized over 60 grams of suspected cocaine, nearly 800 methamphetamine tablets, more than 170 hydromorphone tablets, over 200 cannabis plants, two stolen veichles and more.
This came following the search of a Turners Road residence February 1st.
Officers also seized nearly $7000 in cash, a handgun, and other firearms.
37-year-old Krystal Dinelle of Merrickville-Wolford Township, 35-year-old Wilfred Moore of Mississippi Mills, and 33-year-old Mathew Verhey of Carleton Place all face at least 20 charges:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – three counts
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000
- Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order – five counts
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
- Unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm – two counts
- Careless storage of a firearm – two counts
- Cultivate, propagate or harvest more than four cannabis plants
Dinelle and Moore are also charged with five counts each of possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order. These two accused were remanded in custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Perth next week.
Story by Grant Deme