NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WEBBWOOD - On Feb. 9, 2022, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA) search warrant at a residence on Main Street in Webbwood.
A search of the residence led to the seizure of over $2,000 in cash, over 52 grams of fentanyl and over 67 grams of crystal methamphetamine. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is over $36,000. Two people were arrested and charged.
Mohamed Abdi, 37 years old from Webbwood, is charged with:
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 - in Canada, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
• Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the CC
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine, contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA)
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid (other than heroin), contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
The accused was held for a bail hearing and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court Justice in Espanola at a later date.
Kalob Robinson, 30 years old from Webbwood, is charged with:
• Possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 - in Canada, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the CC
• 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
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 4, 2022
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