Media Release for Monday, January 30, 2022

Calls for Service
(January 27, 2023 at 8:00am – January 28, 2023 at 8:00am) 88
(January 28, 2023 at 8:00am – January 29, 2023 at 8:00am) 78
(January 29, 2023 at 8:00am – January 30, 2023 at 8:00am) 66

Drug Seizure and Arrest – Project Balsam

A drug investigation by the Peterborough Police Drug Unit has resulted in the seizure of more than $1M worth of illicit drugs.

On Wednesday, January 25, 2023, officers with the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit and Emergency Response Team along with members of the Durham Regional Police Service executed search warrants at several locations in Peterborough and at a Durham Region residence.

Officers located and seized:

7 Kilograms (15.4 lbs) – Crystal Meth
5 Kilograms (11 lbs) – Cocaine
½ Kilograms (1.1 lbs) – Crack Cocaine
600 Grams (1.3 lbs) – Fentanyl
3 Kilograms (6.6 lbs) – Xanax pills
52 – Percocet pills
34 – Hydro morph pills
$3,000 cash combined Canadian and US currency
Three vehicles

Two people (a man and a woman) were arrested during the search.

54-year-old Jack Goneau of Peterborough was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Crystal Meth
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Hydromorphone
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Percocet
Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Xanax
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court, January 25, 2023.

37-year-old Regan Morrison of Peterborough was charged with:

Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Crystal Meth
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Fentanyl
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Hydromorphone
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Percocet
Possession of a Schedule IV Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Xanax
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court, January 25, 2023.

“This seizure of illicit drugs is one of the largest in Peterborough Police Service history,” stated Chief Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Service. “This is an example of the proliferation of illicit and harmful substances that have infiltrated our community. While we are not unique in this regard, it is very concerning for me, and I commend the work of our Drug Unit for their ongoing commitment to keeping our communities safe.”

Peterborough Police Service is releasing the names of the accused as a matter of public safety.

News Conference Video:

Speakers: Sandra Dueck, Corporate Communications Coordinator, Detective Staff Sergeant Michael Jackson, Chief Stuart Betts

https://youtu.be/I0a_kG111Gg

(Detective Staff Sergeant Jackson and Chief Betts)

Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217