On February 21, 2025, Detectives from the Greater Sudbury Police Service Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) concluded an investigation into individuals believed to be trafficking illicit drugs in Greater Sudbury.

As a result of the investigation, our Emergency Response Unit (ERU) executed a search warrant on Pearl Street in Greater Sudbury. During the execution of the search warrant, three individuals from Greater Sudbury were arrested, however two of the individuals were released unconditionally at the scene.

Detectives conducted a search of the residence and located approximately 87 grams of Fentanyl, 29 grams of Crack Cocaine, two sets of brass knuckles, a replica handgun and $340 in cash. The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $11,500.

As a result of the search, 39-year-old, Adam Timonen was charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and Criminal Code of Canada:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking x2
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon x 2
  • Carry Concealed Weapon
  • Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
  • Possession of a Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order x3
  • Breach of Probation x3

Adam Timonen attended Weekend and Statutory Holiday (WASH) court on February 22, 2025, to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information related to individuals selling, trafficking or manufacturing illicit drugs in our community is encouraged to contact police 705-675-9171 or Crimestoppers 705-222-8477.

The GSPS Drug Enforcement Unit of the Integrated Crime Section remains committed to working collaboratively with our Policing and community partners focusing its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security, and wellness of our community.  The Integrated Crime Section aims to identify and disrupt organized crime in Greater Sudbury through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional Police work resulting in the arrest of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime.

 

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