On November 21, 2015, while conducting a drug investigation, officers from the Timmins Police Service stopped a vehicle travelling on Highway 101 E in the City of Timmins. Upon searching the vehicle, police seized 22.9 lbs. of Cannabis-Marihuana, approximately 500 Methamphetamine tablets, and a small amount of Cannabis-Resin (‘Shatter’). Police also seized approximately $4,455 in Canadian Currency and several electronic devices. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $107,650.

Later that day, police executed a search warrant at a residence in Timmins. As a result, police seized approximately 400 grams of Cannabis-Resin (‘Shatter’), 20 grams of Psilocybin, approximately $3040 in Canadian currency, various packaging materials and other items used to manufacture drugs. The estimated street value of the items seized is $43,240.
Officers executed another search warrant at a second residence in Timmins. As a result of that warrant, police seized approximately 691 grams of Psilocybin, 242 Methamphetamine tablets, 56.7 grams of Cannabis-Resin (Hash), approximately $200 in Canadian currency; vapour Marihuana cigarettes, and various packaging materials. The estimated street value of the items seized is approximately $10,471.

The total estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $161,000.
In connection with the above seizures, four individuals are now facing various charges.
Trevor BRUNETTE, 23, of Timmins is charged with Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Cannabis-Marihuana), Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Methamphetamine), and Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.

Kyle GRENIER, 23, of Timmins is charged with Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Cannabis-Marihuana), Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Methamphetamine), Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 (x2), Production of a controlled substance (Cannabis-Resin – ‘Shatter’), Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Cannabis-Resin – ‘Shatter’), and Possession of a Schedule III substance (Psilocybin).

Chad GIRARD, 24, of Timmins is charged with Production of a controlled substance (Cannabis-Resin – ‘Shatter’), Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Cannabis-Resin – ‘Shatter’), and Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000.

Yvon, GRENIER, 56, of Timmins, is charged with Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Cannabis-Marihuana), Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Methamphetamine) x2, Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Cannabis-Resin – Hash), Possession for the purpose of trafficking (Psilocybin), and Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 x2.

Trevor Brunette, Kyle Grenier, and Chad Girard were released on a Recognizance of Bail pending a future court date. Yvon Grenier remains in custody.

This seizure the result of excellent investigative work by members of the Drug Enforcement Unit. This is a significant seizure, and demonstrates the commitment of the Timmins Police Service to stem the flow of illegal drug trafficking and the abuse of drugs in our community.