Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Pair charged after marijuana grow operation found in Manitoulin Island home

Two people are facing drug-related charges after a drug search warrant on Central Manitoulin Township about two weeks ago turned up marijuana plants and marijuana with an estimated street value of $39,000.

Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police, along with Wikwemikong Tribal Police and the Sudbury OPP Drug Enforcement Section carried out the search at a residence on Highway 542 July 23. An indoor marijuana grow operation was discovered.

As a result of the investigation, Thomas Schmutz, 44, and Monique Hunse, 39, both of Highway 542, Carnarvon, have both been charged with possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, and production of marijuana.

Schmutz and Hunse have both been released and are scheduled to appear in court in Gore Bay.

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