NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORO-MEDONTE – A vehicle stop recently conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has resulted in a large quantity of marijuana being seized and the driver being charged.
On Tuesday May 17, 2016 an OPP officer from the Barrie detachment conducted a vehicle stop for a traffic infraction on Highway 400 near Ski Trails Road, in Springwater Township.
The officer determined that marijuana was present in the vehicle and subsequently seized 44 pounds of marijuana.
As a result of the investigation the driver, Steven Gionet, 29 years of age, of St Catharines, was charged with possession of a Schedule ll substance for the purpose of trafficking – over 3kg, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
The accused will appear in court, in Barrie, on Monday July 4, 2016.
Members of the Barrie Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities.
If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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