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(Sturgeon Falls, ON.) The Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, North Bay Drug Unit and the West Nipissing Police Service have charged 27 individuals with drug related offences following early morning arrests conducted in the Municipality of West Nipissing on Thursday June 14, 2012.
The charges stem from a seven month long undercover investigation conducted by the two Police Agencies.
The investigation focused on infiltrating drug traffickers operating in the Municipality of West Nipissing. An undercover officer was successful in infiltrating local traffickers and making numerous purchases. The investigation concluded with the execution of two search warrants.
Twenty seven individuals have been charged with 108 drug related offences. Methamphetamine, cocaine, marihuana, oxycodone, cannabis resin and psilocybin was purchased and seized along with $6,000 cash and a GMC Pickup truck. The street value of the drugs seized is $ 75,000.
My opinion……
I find it was very very stupid that they posted the names everywhere…. they should only release names when the person has been charged…
Actually Natalie, we agree…which is why we chose NOT to publish the names here on WNO. We feel that, much like the weekly police reports which also don’t include names, justice should be meted out in a courtroom…NOT in the media or in the arena of public opinion. If and when individuals are found guilty in a court of law, then we will publish names.
Have there been any names released? If so where would they be posted?
La tribune has published them as they are available to the public.
Why is there a West Nipissing Police logo beside this article? It is clearly thanks to o.p.p. Intelligence. Just because it happens in West Nipissing doesn’t mean anything. I can’t wait to see the o.p.p. Police this town and we can have more drug results like those in Mattawa. Nothing wrong with our officers. But I think we are mislead as to how adequate this service truly is or isn’t.
Hey Joe, thanks for taking the time to leave us a comment. We chose the WNPS logo simply because, while this was a joint investigation between OPP and WNPS, most warrants were served within WNPS jurisdiction. But we definitely see your point.