(MARMORA AND LAKE TWP., ON) – Two people face drug trafficking charges after a traffic stop in Marmora and Lake Township.
Members of the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on a rental car on June 5, 2024, around 6:30 p.m., on Highway 7.
Officers saw cannabis in the area of the driver, resulting in a search of the vehicle. They seized crack cocaine, cannabis, over $3500 in cash and multiple cell phones.
Sydney BUNKUNA, age 25 of North York, has been charged under the Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – two counts
- Fail to comply with a probation order
This accused was held for a bail hearing on June 6, 2024, before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.
Jayanne SAUNDERS, age 19 of Scarborough, has been charged under the Criminal Code, Highway Traffic Act, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Cannabis Control Act with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking-cocaine
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Driving while under suspension
- Drive a vehicle with cannabis readily available
This accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville June 24, 2024.
