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Traffic stops yields large amount of cash

News Release ***************** (WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On December 17, 2014 members of the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. on Highway 69 in Pointe au Baril.

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(WEST PARRY SOUND, ON) – On December 17, 2014 members of the West Parry Sound Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting R.I.D.E. on Highway 69 in Pointe au Baril. Shortly after midnight a southbound motor vehicle approached the R.I.D.E. stop. As the officer approached the vehicle an immediate odour of marihuana was detected.

As a result of the R.I.D.E. stop and further investigation with the assistance of the West Parry Sound Crime Unit, a small amount of marihuana and a large sum of Canadian Currency was seized.

The driver Anthony BUTCH, 35, of Toronto was arrested and charged with:

  • 2 counts - Possession Schedule II Cannabis Marihuana as per the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime, contrary to the Criminal Code (CC)

The passenger, Andre BOUGES, 38 years of age from Toronto was arrested and charged with:

  • 2 counts - Possession Schedule II Cannabis Marihuana as per the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
  • Possession Property Obtained by Crime, contrary to the Criminal Code (CC)