NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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Police seize 5000 methamphetamine tablets, 21 cannabis-marijuana plants, and other drugs
On April 15, 2015, a traffic stop was conducted by Timmins Police officers on a vehicle traveling in the area of Highway 101 East.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of approximately 5000 Methamphetamine tablets, along with a quantity of Marijuana and Ecstasy tablets.
As a result of the drug seizure, Steve LEVESQUE, 27, and Kevin CRONIER, 24, both of Timmins were charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a Schedule I substance and possession of a Schedule II substance.
Police later executed a search warrant at a local residence where officers seized 21 Cannabis- Marihuana plants, along with a quantity of Methamphetamine tablets, Percocet tablets, and an improperly stored firearm.
Kevin Cronier was further charged with production of a Schedule II substance, possession of a Schedule II substance, and possession of a Schedule I substance, along with careless storage of a firearm, and unauthorized possession of a firearm.
The total estimated street value of all items seized is approximately $71,000.
Both individuals were held for a bail hearing.
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