August 27, 2008 - The Honourable Stockwell Day, Minister of Public Safety, made the following statement today with respect to an 18-month drug investigation that combined the policing efforts of the Ottawa Police Service (OPS), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
"This latest combined police effort has culminated in a total of 230 charges being laid, including the alleged production, trafficking and distribution of marihuana throughout Ottawa and Eastern Ontario. Collaboration among police forces has once again shown that a significant impact can be made in keeping illegal drugs out of our communities.
As part of our Government's National Anti-Drug Strategy, approximately $22 million over two years has been invested to support law enforcement in combating the production and distribution of illicit drugs.
We are closing gateways used by criminals for their illegal activities through the dedicated, persistent and sometimes dangerous activities of our law enforcement officials who should be applauded for their efforts."
Information:
Mélisa Leclerc
Director of Communications
Office of the Honourable Stockwell Day
Minister of Public Safety
613-991-2863
