Search warrants lead to drug charges

OPP News Release

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Almaguin HIghlands - On the 28th of August 2009, members of the Ontario Provincial Police Drug Enforcement Unit assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team and Canine Unit executed two (2) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrants on properties in McMurrich-Monteith Township.

As a result, a Cannabis marihuana grow operation was seized. Two (2) persons have been charged.

The potential street value of the seizure is over $79,000.00.

Charged and released via Promise to Appear:

Micheal Edward RAND (age 51 yrs) of McMurrich-Monteith Township.

· Production of a controlled substance contrary to section 7(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. (Cannabis marihuana)

Vince BECKER (age 38 yrs) of McMurrich-Monteith Township.

· Production of a controlled substance contrary to section 7(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. (Cannabis marihuana)

· Operate motor vehicle while disqualified contrary to section 259(4) of the Criminal Code.

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