Saugeen Shores Police Service has concluded a drug investigation that began earlier this year.
In February, the Saugeen Shores Police Service Criminal Investigations and Drug Unit (CID) began an investigation concerning the sale and delivery of illicit cannabis in the area.
On April 24th, Saugeen Shores officers, alongside Hanover and Owen Sound Police Services, executed search warrants at residences in Port Elgin and Southampton and a business in Port Elgin.
Police seized dried cannabis, cannabis edibles and cannabis extract with a street value of nearly $90,000.
They also seized nearly $35,000 in cash obtained by crime, and three vehicles related to the investigation worth an additional $90,000.
As a result, eight different people ranging from the ages of 17 to 45 are facing numerous drug offences.
All have been released with court dates scheduled.
The accused and their charges are as follows: 45-year old male and 43-year old female, both from Port Elgin • Possession for the purpose of selling Cannabis – Cannabis Act 1(2) • Possession for the purpose of distributing Cannabis - Cannabis Act 9(2) • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – Criminal Code 354(1)(a) • Instructing commission of an offence for a Criminal Organization – Criminal Code 467.13
33- year old Southampton male • Possession for the purpose of selling Cannabis – Cannabis Act 1(2) • Possession for the purpose of distributing Cannabis - Cannabis Act 9(2) • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – Criminal Code 354(1)(a) • Commission of an offence for a criminal organization – Criminal Code 467.12
17-year old male (Young Person) • Possession for the purpose of selling Cannabis – Cannabis Act 1(2)
28-year old Cambridge male • Possession for the purpose of selling Cannabis - Cannabis Act 1(2)
22-year old Port Elgin male • Distribution of Illicit Cannabis 9(1)(a)(iv) C.A
20-year old Port Elgin female • Possession for the purpose of selling Cannabis – Cannabis Act 1(2)
32-year old Southampton male • Possession for the purpose of selling Cannabis – Cannabis Act 1(2) • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – Criminal Code 354(1)(a)
