Three Sault face multiple charges following 24 search warrants executed in Ontario last Friday
Approximately $ 4.45 million in controlled substances were seized during Project Lancia, a six-month joint investigation involving Sault Ste. Marie Police Department and run by the Durham Regional Police Office.
Last Friday, 24 Ontario search warrants were carried out, including Sault Ste. Marie, said in a press release today.
Three people from Sault Ste. As a result, Marie faces a number of charges.
Kim Morningstar, 50: • Cocaine trafficking • Crystalline methane trafficking • Cocaine possession for trafficking x2 • Possession of crystalline methane for trafficking x2 • Possession of fentanyl for trafficking • Conspiracy to commit and prosecution • Possession of cannabis with purpose of distribution • possession of another controlled drug for the purpose of trafficking
Destiny Nieminen, 25 years: • cocaine trafficking • possession of cocaine for trafficking x2 • possession of crystalline methane for trafficking x2 • possession of fentanyl for trafficking • conspiracy to commit a crime charged
Kerry Peplow, 44: • Cocaine trafficking • Crystalline methamphetamine trafficking
Police in Salt also arrested Project Lancia in January on Bainbridge Street, leading to the confiscation of $ 466,000 in drugs, the largest in Sault Ste’s history. Marie Police Department.
“I want to start by thanking our partner agencies and, of course, our employees who have spent many hours on this project,” Chief Hugh Stevenson said in a statement posted on social media. “This has been an extensive investigation over the last six months and I am proud to say that our members have been an integral part of the project’s success. Their professionalism and dedication have helped remove more poison from our streets and the streets of the surrounding communities. This project saved lives. “
“The Lancia project targeted a drug trafficking network that operated throughout the province of Ontario,” the statement said. “Individuals have been involved in the distribution of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and illegal cannabis products.
A total of 31 search warrants were executed during Project Lancia, resulting in 24 arrests and 183 charges of drugs and firearms. In addition to $ 4.45 million in drugs, nine firearms, $ 221,000 in cash and five motor vehicles were seized.
The investigation was a joint project with the Durham Regional Police Office, Sault Ste. The Marie Police Department, the Peterborough Police Department, the Brantford Police Department and the Ontario Criminal Intelligence Service (CISO).
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