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DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING SEARCH WARRANT IN SMOOTH ROCK FALLS


(SMOOTH ROCK FALLS, ON) - A 40-year-old Smooth Rock Falls resident is facing multiple drug trafficking charges after officers executed a Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Smooth Rock Falls residence, resulting in the seizure of suspected crystal methamphetamine and cocaine with an estimated street value of $50,000.

On Thursday November 20, 2025, the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with assistance from the James Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), executed a search warrant at a residence on Fifth Street in Smooth Rock Falls.

During the search, officers seized suspected crystal methamphetamine and cocaine, along with a scale and packaging materials.

As a result of the investigation, Melissa BOUCHARD, 40 years-of-age of Smooth Rock Falls, was arrested and 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 methamphetamine

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice on November 21, 2025.


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