Members of the Rama Police Service (RPS) assisted by Orillia OPP have made several arrests in relation to drug trafficking in Rama First Nations and Orillia.
In November they commenced an investigation into the trafficking of illegal substances.
On December 10th, they conducted a traffic stop and executed search warrants at a Bigwind Drive address in Rama First Nation and an Orion Boulevard residence in Orillia.
Police located Cocaine, Psilocybin, Oxycodone, Fentanyl, and other drugs along with cash and evidence that supports trafficking.
Drugs and cash are valued at $35,000.
Police also seized the vehicle, valued at $40,000, driven by one of the accused. The vehicle was seized as it was used as a conveyance for the sale of illegal drugs.
Barry BOSIMIER-STILES, age 39, of Rama First Nation, was charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Possession of a Prohibited Device contrary to Section 9(2) of the Criminal Code. This accused was held in custody for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice, Barrie.
Police also arrested and charged:
Teenie BOISMIER, age 62, of Rama First Nations with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Possession of a Prohibited Device contrary to Section 9(2) of the Criminal Code;
John GILROY, age 54, of Ramara with two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance contrary to Section 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
Kevin LAROCQUE, age 44, and Tiffany MADSEN, age 39, of Orillia with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; and,
Matthew PROVENCHER, age 37, of Orillia with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to Section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime contrary to Section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
The accused were released and are set to appear on January 11th the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
