NEWS RELEASE
OPP
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TOWNSHIP OF WELLINGTON NORTH — In the early hours of Friday July 7, 2017, members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a rural residence on Wellington road 16 near Damascus.
As a result, OPP seized a quantity of drugs, weapons and drug production and trafficking equipment resulting in charges for two men. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $100,000.
58-year-old Lawrence Jesse (Larry) Jouhnson of Arthur Township was arrested and held for bail. He is charged with:
- Production of Cannabis Marihuana contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (C.D.S.A.)
- Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the C.D.S.A.
- Possession of Cannabis Resin contrary to the C.D.S.A.
- Possession of a Weapon contrary to the Criminal Code (C.C.)
- Failing to Comply with a Recognizance of a Justice contrary to the C.C.
- Failing to Comply with an Undertaking contrary to the C.C.
A warrant has been issued for David Andrew Westra, 59-year-old of Sundridge. He is charged with:
- Production of Cannabis Marihuana contrary to the C.D.S.A.
- Possession of Marihuana for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to the C.D.S.A.
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