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Three charged in Penetanguishene drug bust

Officers seized purple fentanyl during search warrant
2020-10-23 OPP seized Purple Fentanyl
Purple fentanyl seized in Penetanguishene. Photo supplied by OPP

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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PENETANGUISHENE - Members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) attached to the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at 9:30 p.m. Oct. 22, 2020 at a Yeo Street residence in the Town of Penetanguishene. The search warrant was part of a continuing investigation into recent drug related incidents in and around the Towns of Penetanguishene and Midland.

The CSCU officers were also assisted by detachment uniform members as well as OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) officers in this investigation which resulted in the seizure of a quantity of purple fentanyl and drug related paraphernalia consistent with drug trafficking along with $8,150 in Canadian currency during the execution of the warrant.

As a result of this investigation, Dillion William Roper, 28 years of Georgian Bay Township, has been charged with the following offences:
    •    Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid (other than heroin), and
    •    Possession of a Schedule I Substance - opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act; and
    •    Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 - in Canada contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused has been released on a surety to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Nov. 26, 2020.

Jordan Laine Henley, 30 years of Penetanguishene, has been charged with the following offences:
    •    Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - opioid (other than heroin), and
    •    Possession of a Schedule I Substance - opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act; and
    •    Possession property obtained by crime over $5,000 - in Canada contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused has been released from custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Dec. 3, 2020.

Adam John Rice, 50 years of Tiny Township, has also been charged with the following drug related offence:
    •    Possession of a Schedule I Substance - opioid (other than heroin) contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.

The accused has been released on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Dec. 3, 2020.

OPP officers always appreciate the assistance of the public with investigations within their communities that enhance public safety. Anyone who may have further information about this incident or involved persons is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online.

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