$70,000 Drug Bust � Names Released
Source: OPPDate: Sat Mar 30 15:43:55 MST 2024
(KAPUSKASING, ON) � A handgun, Canadian Currency and a large quantity of drugs were seized after the execution of a search warrant in Kapuskasing.
On March 26, 2024 shortly after 7:00 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of James Bay OPP officers, the North East Emergency Response Team (ERT) and the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), executed a search warrant on O�Brien Avenue in Kapuskasing.
During the investigation, police seized drugs suspected to be fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, oxycodone, and Xanax with a total estimated street value of $70,000. Also seized was approximately $2400 in Canadian Currency, a Glock 43 handgun, and six cell phones.
As a result of this investigation, Marcel DUMONT, 64-years-of-age, of Kapuskasing, was arrested and charged with the following:
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine � two counts
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � opioid � two counts
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � methamphetamine
� Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
� Possession of proceeds of property obtained by a crime, under $5000
� Careless storage of a firearm
� Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
� Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
Further, Felix OBENG-DONKOR, 28-years-of-age, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with the following:
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine � two counts
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � opioid � two counts
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � methamphetamine
� Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
� Possession of proceeds of property obtained by a crime, under $5000
� Careless storage of a firearm
� Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
� Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
� Possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order
Further, a 15-year-old person from Niagara Falls was arrested and charged with the following:
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine � two counts
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � opioid � two counts
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � methamphetamine
� Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
� Possession of proceeds of property obtained by a crime, under $5000
� Careless storage of a firearm
� Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
� Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
� Fail to comply with a release order
The three above mentioned accused persons remain in custody awaiting a future bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice Bail Court in Kapuskasing.
Further, a 16-year-old person from Whitby was arrested and charged with the following:
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � cocaine � two counts
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � opioid � two counts
� Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking � methamphetamine
� Possession of a schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
� Possession of proceeds of property obtained by a crime, under $5000
� Careless storage of a firearm
� Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
� Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
The later accused persons was released from a bail hearing and is set to appear before the Ontario Court in Kapuskasing on a April 29, 2024.
The OPP will not be releasing the name of two of the accused persons under the provisions of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA).
The OPP remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our community members. Operations like these are essential in combating the harmful effects of illicit drugs and the associated criminal activities.
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