DRUGS SEIZED AT TRAFFIC STOP

(South Dundas) – On October 20, 2014 at approximately 11:32am, an SD&G OPP officer had the occasion to stop a vehicle carrying two (2) occupants on Highway 401, South Dundas Township. A check of the female passenger indicated she was wanted in the Province of Quebec from a previous incident. Further investigation resulted in the seizure of approximately 5.2 pounds of suspected marihuana and four (4) Ecstasy pills from within the vehicle, an estimated street value of $10,000. Also seized was a Conducted Energy Weapon (Taser).

Anny LESSARD (29) of Acton Vale, Quebec was arrested and is charged with;

– Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
– Possession of a Controlled Substance (2 counts)
– Possession of a Prohibited Device for Dangerous Purpose
– Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon

Perry SMITHERS (driver – 45) of Ste-Anne Rochelle, Quebec was also arrested and is charged with;

– Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking
– Fail to Comply with a Probation Order

LESSARD was held in custody pending an appearance (bail) at the Ontario Court of Justice today (October 21, 2014) in Cornwall. SMITHERS was released and is scheduled to appear at Morrisburg court on December 2, 2014.

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