Two people from Toronto are facing drug-related charges after a traffic stop in Leamington by the provincial police.
The Ontario Provincial Police stopped the car on Talbot Street West for a Highway Traffic Act offence around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. During the interaction, officers saw a lot of marijuana in the back seat of the car. Both the driver and the passenger of the vehicle were arrested and face charges. Police seized 200 pounds of marijuana from the car.
"We remain vigilant in the identification of individuals and criminal enterprise groups that are actively involved in the illegal distribution of Cannabis. This recent seizure within the Town of Leamington speaks to the efforts made by those attempting to undermine the existing legislative authorities that are currently in place relating to Cannabis. To those of you who are engaged in this illegal activity you have our undivided attention," said Essex County Detachment Commander Inspector Glenn Miller.
Wenhao Chi, 32, and Minjin Yu, 26, are facing charges of possession for the purpose of distribution contrary to the Cannabis Act.
