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Drug bust in Espanola – five arrested

OPP Community Street Crime Unit seizes drugs in Espanola

Manitoulin OPP executed a warrant in Espanola earlier this week leading to the arrest of five individuals.

Constable Tessa Kasch says on Monday, the OPP along with the Community Street Crime Unit executed a warrant at a residence on Watson Avenue in Espanola.

She says the search of the residence led to the seizures of various quantities of drugs including suspected crystal meth, fentanyl, cocaine, heroin, oxycodone pills and hydromorphone capsules.

Kasch says the street value of the drugs is estimated at over $26,000 with five individuals, four men and one woman, arrested and charged with various possession charges.

She adds the five are to appear in Espanola court at a later date.

A 38-year-old manfrom Espanola was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (Other than Heron), contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA (two counts)

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (Other than Heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Fail to Comply with Probation Order, contrary to section 733.1(1) of the Criminal Code (CC)

A 28-year-old man from Espanola was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (Other than Heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

A 42-year-old man from Espanola was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine, contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (Other than Heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Failure to Comply with Release Order – Other than to Attend Court, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the CC

A 37-year-old man from Espanola was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance- Heroin, contrary to section 4(1) of the CDSA

A 35-year-old woman from Espanola was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Opioid (Other than Heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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