Kawartha Lakes OPP seize almost $2 million in pot plants and property

KAWARTHA LAKES-The City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, the Community Street Crime Unit and the Emergency Response Team raided a home on Beers Road seizing pot, property and vehicles yesterday. Three people from the Toronto area are facing charges.

Officers allegedly seized approximately 3,400 marihuana plants, over 100 grams of marihuana bud, two motor vehicles and other property required to maintain a grow operation. Items seized are valued at approximately $1.7 million. The following persons were arrested and charged:

• Un Ieong LAM, 62 years of age, of Thornhill
•  Possession of a Schedule II Substance (marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
• Produce a Schedule II Substance (marihuana) contrary to section 7(1) CDSA

• Jian Xiong LI, 46 years of age, of Scarborough
•  Possession of a Schedule II Substance (marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
• Produce a Schedule II Substance (marihuana) contrary to section 7(1) CDSA
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

• Lianrong SHEN, 27 years of age, of Stouffville
•  Possession of a Schedule II Substance (marihuana) for the Purpose of Trafficking contrary to section 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA)
• Produce a Schedule II Substance (marihuana) contrary to section 7(1) CDSA
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada