OPP uncover area grow-op

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SERPENT RIVER FIRST NATION - On June 11, 2009 members of the East Algoma OPP Blind River detachment received information of a possible marijuana grow operation in a residence on Serpent River First Nation.

Acting on a controlled drugs and substance search warrant, police searched the residence located on Village Road in Serpent River.

The search resulted in police locating the following:

- Suspected marijuana plants in with an estimated street value of $25,000.

- Various paraphernalia used in the production of marijuana.

- 230 grams of suspected marijuana.

- 13 long guns and a large quantity of ammunition all of which were improperly stored.

Charged are:

William James Moore, 51 years of age, of Serpent River First Nation

- Production of a controlled substance contrary to Section 7(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA).

- Possession for the purpose contrary to Section 5(2) CDSA.

- Breach of firearms regulations Section 86(2) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC).

- Unauthorized possession of a firearm Section 91(1) CCC.

Wanda Commanda, 47 years of age, of Serpent River First Nation

- Production of a controlled substance contrary to Section 7(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA).

- Possession for the purpose contrary to Section 5(2) CDSA.

- Breach of firearms regulations Section 86(2) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC).

- Unauthorized possession of a firearm Section 91(1) CCC.

William “Billy” James Moore, 31 years of age

- Production of a controlled substance contrary to Section 7(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA).

- Trafficking of a controlled substance to Section 5(1) (i) CDSA.

- Breach of firearms regulations Section 86(2) Criminal Code of Canada (CCC).

- Unauthorized possession of a firearm Section 91(1) CCC.

- Breach of probation order Section 733.1(1) CCC.

William James Moore and Wanda Commanda are scheduled to appear in Blind River Court on August 6 2009.

William “Billy” James Moore was brought to Sault Ste. Marie for a bail hearing.

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