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Crystal meth seized during arrest near Thessalon: OPP

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One person was arrested on multiple outstanding warrants this morning at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Biish Road in Thessalon First Nation.

A subsequent search of the accused found them to be in possession of more than four grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, says a release issued by East Algoma OPP.

As a result, 28-year-old Douglas James (DJ) Richard of Thessalon First Nation has been charged with possession of schedule I substance - methamphetamine, contrary to section 4(1) Controlled Drugs and Substances Act in addition to the warrants being executed.

Richard is scheduled to appear in bail court on Dec. 1.