(SOUTH HURON, ON) – Two males are facing criminal charges following a drug offences investigation. On January 3, 2014 members from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau – Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) and members from the Huron County OPP Detachment executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence located on Main Street South in Exeter.
As a result of the search warrant police seized Cannabis Marihuana, Methamphetamine, Codeine tablets and Hydromophone tablets. Police also seized stolen sporting apparel consisting of two team jerseys and a ball cap.
The combined street value of the controlled substances is estimated to be just over $3,000.
As a result of the investigation two people have been charged:
Kyle LENSSEN, male, age 26, from South Huron has been charged with Possession of Schedule II Substance (Cannabis Marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Schedule I Substance (Codeine) for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Schedule I Substance (Hydromorphone) for the Purpose of Trafficking and Possession of Schedule I Substance (Methamphetamine) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is also facing three counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime under $5,000 contrary to section 355 (b) Criminal Code.
He remains in custody with a bail hearing scheduled for January 8, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
Levi NORTHOVER, male, age 21, from South Huron has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance Methamphetamine and Hydromorphone contrary to section 4 (1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He was released from custody and has a court appearance scheduled for February 27, 2014 at the Ontario Court of Justice – Exeter.
Any person with information regarding this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314.
Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
