(LEAMINGTON, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Leamington, Ontario has arrested and charged an area pharmacist and another man in relation to the illegal sale of narcotics as defined by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA).
On December 17, 2016 pharmacist Russell FOSTER, age 74 of Lakeshore, Ontario and a 48 year old Leamington, Ontario man were arrested by OPP members on Talbot Street East in Leamington.
FOSTER will appear in a Leamington, Ontario courtroom on January 9, 2017 to answer to charges of:
Trafficking in a Schedule 1 Substance
Trafficking in a Schedule 4 Substance
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this case or any other case is encouraged to call the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000.
“The illegal sale, distribution and unlawful use of drugs remain prevalent in our communities, as does the vigilance by our members of this unlawful activity. This recent arrest further underscores the gravity of the situation and the challenges we face in keeping our communities safe. We will hold those accountable who continue to supply those elements of society with illicit drugs and equally, those users who feed their addictions through criminal acts.”