Northumberland OPP says two Quebec residents are facing charges after police responded to reports of suspicious remotely piloted aerial system (drone) activity near Warkworth Institution last Sunday evening.
Officers said they attended the area and found two individuals on Percy Boom Road.
As a result of the investigation, police said a drone, cellphones and about 650 grams of suspected drugs, including cocaine, methamphetamine, and cannabis, were allegedly seized.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 31-year-old resident from Gatineau, Que. was charged with mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and delivers contraband to, or receives contraband from an inmate.
Another 27-year-old resident from Montreal, Que. was also charged with mischief – obstructs, interrupts or interferes with the lawful use, enjoyment or operation of property, possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and delivers contraband to, or receives contraband from an inmate.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
