Vol. 10 No. 33
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OFF AND RUNNING: There was a full slate of events at the 86th annual Caesarea Regatta over the weekend, including the Under-17 marathon. For more photos of the Regatta, please see Page 11 of this week’s Standard. BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
Multiple drug charges laid in Project Bermuda BENJAMIN PRIEBE The Standard
SCUGOG: One Scugog resident is facing serious trafficking charges, after the months-long Project Bermuda drug investigation culminated in the arrest of 24 suspects last week. Spear-headed by Durham Regional Police Service, search warrants led to the seizure of cocaine, hashish and marijuana valued at $270,000, eight firearms, two prohibited weapons, and $100,000 in cash.
Allesandro Saltarelli, a 27 year-old Scugog resident, has been charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking MDMA, Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Psilocybin, Proceeds of Crime Over $5000, Possession of a Prohibited Weapon, and Trafficking Cocaine. From other suspects, police also seized several vehicles used for criminal activity, a trailer and a boat. The total number of charges laid now sits at 153.
Project Bermuda began in February, after weapons and drugs were discovered in an Oshawa residence. The investigation since grew to encompass street-level drug dealers across Durham Region. The DRPS were assisted by other police services during a series of raids conducted in Toronto, York Region, Pontypool and Bancroft. A list of those charged during this projectcan be viewed online at www.drps.ca/internet_explorer/whatsnew/whatsnew_view.
asp?ID=28414. Of the 24 people charged, 18 are from Durham Region, six are female, 18 are male, with ages ranging from 16 to 56 years-old. “We are not releasing anything more than the original information, as these cases are now before the courts,” said Dave Selby of the DRPS. Anyone with new information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the D/Sgt. Moote of the DRPS Intelligence Branch at 1-888579-1520, ext. 5805.
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UXBRIDGE: An exciting annual event which aims to shed light on the path food takes between the field and the table will make its return to Uxbridge later this month. On Thursday, August 21, The Farmers of Uxbridge will hold their fifth annual Farmer’s Information Night at the Uxbridge Arena Hall, located at 291 Brock St. W. from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., with more than 30 farm exhibitors taking part offering demonstrations, educational information and farm products available for purchase The event has grown tremendously from the first event was held at the Uxbridge Music Hall in 2010 to feature a host of different local farmers. “We had over 700 attendees last year,” event organizer Pat Mikuse told The Standard. “When it started, we were hoping there would be an interest in the community. But, I can’t say that I thought that it would grow like it has and bring in so many people not only from Uxbridge, but from other areas as well.” Admission to this event is free and visitors will be able to interact with several different local farmers and discover what they grow, how they grow it and where to buy great local produce direct from the farmers. In addition to the meet-and greet portion of the evening, visitors will be able to scour an assortment of tables displaying the types of local products available direct from area farmers including, corn, soy, wheat, beef and sheep among many others. T U R N TO PAG E 4
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