Drug & Weapon Bust – Tanya SMITH

(LEAMINGTON, ON) – Search warrant in Leamington leads to drug possession, drug trafficking and possession of stolen property charges for two individuals.

On August 22, 2024, members of the Essex County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), OPP Canine (K9) and OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on Russell Street in the Municipality of Leamington.

CSCU members recovered just over $8,400 worth of illicit drugs, approximately $2,000 in recovered property and just under $300 in Canadian currency.

Tanya SMITH, a 46-year-old of Kingsville, has been charged under the Criminal Code and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act with:

• Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition
• Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 – in Canada (two counts)
• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
• Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice to speak to the charges on October 4, 2024.

The investigation is continuing.

If you have information that can assist with the investigation, please call the Essex County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.

If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2000.   

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