Kapuskasing drug bust

OPP Media Release

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On the 08th of February 2007, a joint drug investigation conducted by members of Project Northern Gateway (an O.P.P. Drug Enforcement Section lead initiative), and members of the Kapuskasing Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police resulted in the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a Kolb Avenue residence in the City of Kapuskasing.

At approximately 5:00 P.M. the search warrant was executed with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police Canine Unit, and the male occupant of the residence was arrested.

The search of the residence resulted in the seizure of cannabis marijuana, and cannabis resin. Further investigation resulted in another Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant being executed at a storage location belonging to the same subject. The search of the storage location resulted in additional cannabis marijuana being seized.

A total of approximately 967 grams of suspected cannabis marijuana and approximately 10 grams of cannabis resin were seized in addition to approximately $300.00 in Canadian Currency.

The controlled substances seized have a potential street value of approximately $14,700.00.

Charged: 1) Dennis MALLETTE

Date of Birth: 28 December 1948

Address: 16 Kolb Avenue, Kapuskasing, ON

Offences: 2 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cannabis Marijuana - for the Purpose of Trafficking - Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

1 count of Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cannabis Resin - for the Purpose of Trafficking - Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.

He is to appear in court April 10, 2007

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