RENFREW COUNTY (Pembroke) — On June 4 at approximately 12:00 p.m., members of the Provincial Joint Force Cannabis Enforcement Team (PJFCET) assisted by members of the OPP Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU), OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), OPP Regional Support Team, OPP Community Street Crime Unit and Canadian Forces National Investigative Services Drug Enforcement Team executed a search warrant at an online delivery service known as HerbertHaze (previously known as Potawawa420 up until May 31), located in Pembroke and Petawawa, Ontario.
As a result, officers seized marihuana, shatter, cannabis resin, psilocybin and cannabis edibles. Also seized was a large quantity of money. Police estimate the total value of seized cannabis and related illicit products was over $155,000. Also seized was approximately $75,000 worth of offence related property including two vehicles.
Matthew Thompson, 42 years old of Petawawa, was arrested and charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling; possessing cannabis for the purpose of distribution; possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking; and with possession of Proceeds of Crime.
Scott Dooley, 49 years old of Petawawa, Ontario was arrested and charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling; possessing cannabis for the purpose of distribution; and with possession of Proceeds of Crime. Nicole Travers, 35 years old of Petawawa, was arrested and charged with possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling; possessing cannabis for the purpose of distribution; and with possession of Proceeds of Crime.
The accused were released on an undertaking and are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on July 28. The OPP is continuing to lead an enforcement strategy which includes other Ontario police services. This strategy will reflect actionable intelligence on illegal cannabis operations. The focus of the strategy is to dismantle organized crime groups, eliminate the illegal cannabis supply, remove illegal cannabis enterprises such as store fronts and online, and target the proceeds of crime and asset
Any person with information regarding this investigation or any other criminal activity should contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers Pembroke/Renfrew County at 1-800-222- 8477 (TIPS), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000. All tips are anonymous and you will not have to attend court. Visit the www.valleytips.ca.
