Traffic stop on Highway 17 leads to drug seizure

OPP NEWS RELEASE ************************* ESPANOLA - An officer from the Espanola OPP detachment conducted a traffic stop on January 9, 2014 in McKerrow at about 4:45 p.m. on Highway 17. A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 251.

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ESPANOLA - An officer from the Espanola OPP detachment conducted a traffic stop on January 9, 2014 in McKerrow at about 4:45 p.m. on Highway 17.

A search of the vehicle resulted in the seizure of 251.1 grams of cannabis marijuana with a street value of approximately $10,072 and 60 grams of Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) with a street value of approximately $1,200.

The male driver and female passenger were arrested and held for bail.

Two male passengers were also arrested and released.

Lawrence Louison, 39 years old of Regina, Saskatchewan, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Sherilyn Paul, 40 years old of Broadview, Saskatchewan, has been charged with possession of a controlled substance.

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