Repeat Offenders Arrested In Hwy 21 Drug Bust

(SOUTH BRUCE PENINSULA, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver and a passenger after an automated licence plate recognition system (ALPR) alert.

On August 9, 2024, at 4:25 p.m., the Grey Bruce OPP were patrolling on Highway 21 near Chesley Lake Road and received an ALPR alert for a suspended driver. A traffic stop was initiated. The driver who is not the owner of the vehicle had a prohibited licence. The driver of the vehicle was arrested. The vehicle was searched and a quantity of cannabis, methamphetamine, fentanyl, ecstasy was located.

Alexis Roote, 28-years-old of Saugeen Shores was charged with:

·      Operation while prohibited under the criminal code

·      Driving while under suspension

·      Possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling

·      Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·      Fail to comply with probation order

Cody Janes, 34-years-old of Huron-Kinloss was charged with:

·      Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

·      Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs

·      Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid

·      Carrying concealed weapon

·      Unauthorized possession of weapon

·      Disobeying order of court

·      Fail to comply with probation order

The accused parties were held pending a bail hearing.

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