Written by Superior East OPP on 20 February 2014
CHAPLEAU, ON – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Drug Enforcement Unit and the Provincial Asset and Forfeiture Unit along with assistance of a North East Region Canine Unit and members of the Ontario Provincial Police Chapleau detachment have charged a man and woman with drug offences. The charges stem from the investigation of illegal drug related activities in the Chapleau area. It culminated with the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Birch Street in Chapleau.
Seized as a result of the search were marihuana, cocaine, money and drug paraphernalia. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $2540. The incident occurred at approximately 9:20 am on January 30, 2014.
Charged is Andre FRANCOEUR age 26 of Chapleau:
- Two counts Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking;
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000;
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order.
He was remanded into custody pending a bail hearing in Timmins, Ontario.
Also charged is Ashley BESNIER age 20 of Chapleau:
- Two counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking;
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5,000.
She is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Chapleau on March 19, 2014.
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CHAPLEAU, ON – Members of the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Drug Enforcement Unit and the Provincial Asset and Forfeiture Unit along with assistance of a North East Region Canine Unit and members of the Ontario Provincial Police Chapleau detachment have charged a man and woman with drug offences. The charges stem from the investigation of illegal drug related activities in the Chapleau area. It culminated with the execution of a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Birch Street in Chapleau.
