(LAKESHORE, ON) – Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges against a driver and a passenger following an investigation into a suspicious person in the Municipality of Lakeshore over the weekend.
On July 4, 2021 at approximately 9:40 a.m. members of the Lakeshore detachment of the OPP responded to a report of a suspicious person in a vehicle parked on County Road 27 at Highway 401.
Upon speaking to the male driver, police determined the female passenger was wanted for offences from Essex County OPP.
Both the driver and passenger were arrested.
As a result, the investigation revealed approximately $130,000.00 worth of illicit drugs, and property located within the vehicle.
Devon C. CURRAN, a 31-year-old of Windsor has been charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance-Other Drugs
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking Opioid (other than heroin) (three counts)
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
· Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
· Fail to Comply with Release Order – other than to attend court
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00 (two counts)
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Other drugs
Kane A. NANTAIS, a 34-year-old of Windsor has been charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin) (three counts)
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Methamphetamine
· Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
· Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was a firearm
· Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000.00 (two counts)
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Cocaine
· Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking-Other drugs
Both of the accused were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor, On
“Individuals involved in the transportation, manufacturing, distribution and sale of illicit narcotics throughout Essex County, you have our full attention. This seizure during the Canada Day long weekend was significant and for those who profit from drug trafficking and feed the addiction of others you will be relentlessly pursued and prosecuted. The public plays an important role in immediately notifying the OPP of all suspicious activity and in doing so help us in keeping our communities safe. If something doesn’t look right then chances are it isn’t, call the police.” Inspector Glenn Miller, Detachment Commander, Essex County OPP.