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Shroom Bust

(MCNAB/BRAESIDE TWP., ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit has laid numerous charges after seizing nearly $29,000 worth of illegal psilocybin (magic mushroom) products near Renfrew.

On Tuesday, December 3, 2024, members of the Street Crime Unit, the OPP Regional Support Team and Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit executed a search warrant at a business on River Road in McNab/Braeside Township.

Two people were arrested at the scene. Officers seized more than 1200 grams of dried and packaged psilocybin, as well as a variety of products containing the illegal substance, including gummies, chocolate, tea bags and capsules. Investigators also seized over $1200 in cash, packaging material, debt lists, cell phones and other items.

Benjamin DAGG, age 26 of McNab/Braeside, has been charged with:

  • Traffic in a Schedule 3 substance – two counts
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-under $5000 – three counts

Jenna LAHAIE, age 38 of Arnprior, has been charged with:

  • Traffic in a Schedule 3 substance
  • Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-under $5000 – two counts

Both of these accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Pembroke on January 8, 2025.

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Police Press Releases York Regional Police

Magic Mushroom Bust

With two arrests and $63,500 worth of magic mushrooms (psilocybin) and dimethyltryptamine (DMT) seized, York Regional Police Guns, Gangs and Drug Enforcement Unit (GGDEU) investigators have made a significant impact in the fight against illegal magic mushroom stores operating within our community.

In March 2024, the GGDEU commenced an investigation into the FunGuyz Magic Mushrooms store in the area of Yonge Street and Centre Street after complaints from the community. The production, sale and possession of magic mushrooms and DMT, also a psychedelic drug, are illegal in Canada. There are no legal stores in Ontario permitted to sell these controlled substances.

In April 2024, three separate Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants were executed, multiple charges laid and $63,500 worth of controlled substances seized.

Charged:Shaniece PETERS, 26, of TorontoMichal GOLDENBERG, 23, of VaughanCharges:Trafficking in a Controlled SubstancePossession for the Purposes of TraffickingSeized items:2,406 grams of magic mushrooms4,900 magic mushroom capsules379 magic mushroom edibles20 DMT vapes2,620 magic mushroom pills$4,960 in Canadian currency

York Regional Police is reminding the community of the following:

  • The sale (trafficking) of magic mushrooms and DMT is a criminal offence under the CDSA
  • Possession of these substances is also illegal. Any members from the community that purchased these substances from this business can face criminal charges
  • The businesses engaged in selling these products are illegal
  • Magic mushrooms and DMT sold to the community from this business are not subject to any government quality control measures
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Police Press Releases Waterloo Regional Police

Magic Mushroom Arrests

Waterloo Region, Ontario – Waterloo Regional Police have arrested and charged two females with drug-related offences after completing search warrants at two businesses in Waterloo Region.

On May 2, 2024, members of the Direct Action Response Team (DART) completed search warrants at businesses in the areas of King Street East in Cambridge and Victoria Street South and Park Street in Kitchener.

Investigators seized a large quantity of psilocybin (magic mushrooms) in various forms and Canadian currency.

A 19-year-old and a 32-year-old from Cambridge, were arrested and charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking and Fail to Comply with Undertaking.

One of the accused parties was held for bail.

The Waterloo Regional Police Service wishes to emphasize to the public that the sale (trafficking) of psilocybin is a criminal offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA), as psilocybin is categorized as a Schedule III controlled substance. Businesses engaged in selling these products are operating unlawfully, and the substances they offer are neither regulated nor subject to quality control measures.

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