On Friday, November 29, 2024 members of Durham Regional Police North Division in Ontario recovered more than 60 pounds of stolen cannabis and approximately 550 cannabis plants.
The information was shared in a post on December 6 by Durham Regional Police. The cannabis was found during a traffic stop that led to a search of the vehicle while patrolling in the area of Scugog Line 14 and Highway 12 in Brock.
An investigation revealed that an “out of region” licensed cannabis grow operation had been broken into and the cannabis was stolen. All items were seized and the two men were arrested.
A 30-year-old male from Richmond Hill was charged with Criminal Code and Cannabis Act offences, including: Break and Enter – Commit; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000 and Adult Possess Illicit Cannabis. He was released on an Undertaking.
A 57-year-old male from Toronto, is charged with Criminal Code and Cannabis Act offences, including: Break and Enter – Commit; Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000; Fail to Comply – Release Order and Adult Possess Illicit Cannabis. He was held for a bail hearing.
