Search warrant ends with two people facing drug charges

OPP News Release

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On April 4th 2011, members of the O.P.P. Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, Drug Enforcement Unit and the West Nipissing Police Service executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a Sturgeon Falls residence.

As a result of the investigation, officers seized Cannabis marihuana and Cannabis resin with a potential street value of over $1300.00, as well as $255.00 cash and offence related property.

Two persons were arrested and charged. They were released via Promise to Appear with Officer in Charge Undertakings:


1. Brigitte COTE, age 24 yrs, of Sturgeon Falls.

• Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. (Cannabis marihuana).
• Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. (Cannabis resin).
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to section 354 of the Criminal Code.

2. Lucie BEAUDRY, age 24 yrs, of Sturgeon Falls.

• Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. (Cannabis marihuana).
• Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. (Cannabis resin).
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to section 354 of the Criminal Code.

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