Nine arrested in Alliston drug sweep at two west end houses

Posted June 30, 2009

Nottawasaga OPP completed a one week investigation yesterday with simultaneous search warrants executed at two neighbouring locations in west end Alliston that netted nine arrests and a variety of narcotics and weapons.

OPP reported this afternoon that "although both houses were close to each other police believe they were operating independently of each other."

According to the press release, police seized approximately 315 grams of psilocybin (magic mushrooms), 16 grams of Cannabis Resin (Hashish), 14 grams of methamphetamine, 14 grams of cocaine, 130 grams of Cannabis Marihuana and an ecstasy tablet. Estimated street value of seized drugs was $5,300. Two rifles, ammunition, and prohibited knives, along with $3,500 cash and drug paraphernalia were also seized.

Nine people are facing a variety of charges including; Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, Possession of Prohibited Weapon, Careless Storage of a Firearm and ammunition and breach of recognizance. Two of the nine arrested parties were released. The remainder were held for bail hearings to appear in Barrie Court today.

The OPP did not release names or addresses of the "accused persons as young kids were located in each of the residence and additional investigation will be conducted to ensure the safety of the children."

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