A major drug trafficking investigation has led to the seizure of over 100 kilograms of suspected cocaine and the arrest of four individuals, including a full-patch member of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club.
The three-month investigation, launched in January by the OPP-led Biker Enforcement Unit, focused on suspected drug trafficking by outlaw motorcycle gang members in St. Catharines.
With support from Niagara Regional Police, York Regional Police, and Halton Regional Police, the probe uncovered a trafficking network moving cocaine from the Greater Toronto Area to Nova Scotia.
On April 4, police executed a search warrant at a home in Richmond Hill, seizing approximately 101 kilograms of suspected cocaine and more than $215,000 in cash.
Additional warrants executed the same day at two St. Catharines residences uncovered oxycodone tablets, five ounces of suspected cocaine, a money counter, and more Canadian currency.
Four individuals from St. Catharines now face a total of eight drug trafficking-related charges.
53-year-old Randy Mcgean, 44-year-old Sherry Stillwell, and 40-year-old Cody Soulliere, all residents of St. Catharines, have each been charged with:
- Possession of proceeds of crime
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
47-year-old David Crothers of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of proceeds of crime
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
The estimated street value of the drugs seized is $10.1 million.
(Written by: Brandon Warby)
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