Winnipeg Police Service has released more information abut the raid on a retail outlet on Osborne Street that was selling magic mushrooms (psilocybin).
Investigators identified two individuals in connection to the operation and executed search warrants at the business and at a residence on Waterfront Drive. Police also had a warrant to search a vehicle associated with the suspects.
The two suspects were inside the business when officers arrived and were placed into custody.
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During the search of the properties and vehicle police found:
- 13-gram bags of Psilocybin x 39
- Approximately 260 grams of loose Psilocybin
- Various Edible products and capsules
- 2018 Mercedes Benz CLA250 4MATIC
- Electronics (cellular phones/laptop)
- Bank Machine
- Score Sheets
- Scale
- Packaging Materials
- Approximately $16,600 in currency
The male and female suspects, both 37 were charged for their alleged involvement with two counts of Traffic in Scheduled Substance – Psilocybin, Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Psilocybin and Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
Police released both suspects on Undertakings as mandated by the Criminal Code of Canada.
