Early morning drug bust on Montreal Rd.

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Early morning drug bust on Montreal Rd.

CORNWALL, Ontario – On the morning of Nov. 15, 2019, members of the Cornwall Police Service (CPS) Street Crime Unit, Criminal Investigation Division, and Cornwall Emergency Response Team executed a drug warrant at a Montreal Rd. residence. As a result of the investigation, two men were taken into custody.

A quantity of drugs, including cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine (speed), and crystal methamphetamine were located during the search. Additionally, several pellet guns, a flare gun, a knife, and bear spray were located, as well as a quantity of Canadian currency.

The combined street value of the drugs and currency is estimated to be approximately $3,500.

“The investigative efforts of our Street Crime Unit have successfully prevented these illicit drugs from being distributed within our community,” said Inspector Chad Maxwell of the Field Operations Division. “Our Criminal Investigation Division will continue to work with members of the community to combat drug trafficking within the city of Cornwall and strive towards removing these dangerous substances from our streets.”
The men were charged as follows:

Peter Garlough, 39, of Cornwall:

*        Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine

*        Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine

*        Possession for the purpose of trafficking crystal methamphetamine

*        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x five

*        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

Steven Marsolais, 34, of Cornwall:

*        Possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine

*        Possession for the purpose of trafficking heroin

*        Possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine

*        Possession for the purpose of trafficking crystal methamphetamine

*        Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose x seven

*        Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000

*        Carrying concealed weapon

*        Breach of prohibition order

*        Breach of recognizance x three (for failing to abide by curfew, being outside his residence after consuming alcohol and weapons)

Both men were taken into custody during the investigation, charged accordingly and held for a bail hearing.

The CPS is working diligently to combat drug trafficking within the city of Cornwall and would like to remind residents about the dangers of using and selling illicit drugs. Anyone with information on illegal drug activity is encouraged to contact our anonymous tip line at 613-933-5000 ext. 2404.

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