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OPP arrest 3 in Haliburton Highlands theft, drug ring investigation

The driver will appear in court on April 7. Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press

Three people have been arrested following an investigation into a multi-jurisdictional theft and drug ring in Haliburton Highlands.

Haliburton Highlands OPP say an investigation launched in September probed a rash of thefts and drug-related incidents connecting Haliburton County, Muskoka and the Bancroft area.

OPP say they have seized drugs and recovered skid steers, trailers, boats, snowmobiles and other items.

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OPP on Friday said three people have been arrested.

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Sean Peter Martin, 38, and Shelby Lorraine Montgomery, both of Minden Hills Township, were arrested and each charged with:

  • Three counts of possession of a Schedule I controlled substance (cocaine, codeine x2)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon

David Jonathan Mongrain, 42, of the Municipality of Dysart et al was charged with:

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  • Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance (cocaine)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Four counts of theft over $5,000
  • Two counts of theft under $5,000

The investigation is ongoing, OPP said.

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