February 27th 2024

On February 27th the Gananoque Police Service conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the Town of

Gananoque. Upon further investigation it was revealed that two of the passengers in the motor vehicle

had outstanding warrants from another Police Service. Officers placed the parties under arrest on the

strength of their outstanding warrants. A search was conducted which revealed amounts of Fentanyl and

Crystal Methamphetamine. Police then conducted a search of the vehicle and located a bag containing a

large quantity of suspected illegal drugs, as well as pistol grip shotgun.

In total, Police seized approximately 483 grams of confirmed fentanyl with an approximate street value of

over $100,000, as well as a pistol grip tactical shotgun.

As a result, a number of charges have been laid;

A 39-year-old male from Sudbury has been charged with; Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the

purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,

Knowledge of an Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous

Purpose, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Methamphetamine.

A 37-year-old female from Timmons has been charged with; Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for

the purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, Unauthorized Possession of a

Firearm, Knowledge of an Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a

Dangerous Purpose.

A 40-year-old male from Sudbury has been charged with; Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the

purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,

Knowledge of an Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous

Purpose Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order.

A 29-year-old female from Sudbury has been charged with; Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the

purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,

Knowledge of an Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous

Purpose.

A 28-year-old female from Gananoque was charged with; Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the

purpose of Trafficking, Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm,

Knowledge of an Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous

Purpose.

All individuals were held in custody pending a bail hearing.