Five more charged in multi jurisdictional drug investigation

SIX NATIONS — Police say five more people have been charged in a multi jurisdictional drug investigation that turned up millions in drugs, weapons and cash.

The investigation, called Project Reunion, laid a total of 178 charges and busted up a drug trafficking network supplying illicit drugs to Six Nations of the Grand River Territory and the surrounding area.

On July 14, 2022, in relation to Project Reunion, Six Nations Police executed Controlled Drugs & Substances Act search warrants at two separate residences on the Territory and one in Port Dover with the assistance of the Ontario Provincial Police. As a result of the warrants, police seized fentanyl, cocaine, oxycodone, hydromorphone, currency, scales, cell phones, and drug packaging.

Police have arrested and charged the following with criminal offences:

Robert Frank Vanevery, 27-years-old of Ohsweken, with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – oxycodone and Proceeds of Crime under $5,000.

Robert George Vanevery, 52-years-old of Ohsweken, with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – oxycodone, Proceeds of Crime under $5,000, Operation Motor Vehicle While Prohibited (20 counts) and Fail to Comply with Release Order (7 counts).

Robbe Beaver, 47-years-old of Ohsweken, with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – cocaine, Possession – hydromorphone and Proceeds of Crime under $5,000.

Denise Webster, 40-years-old of Ohsweken, with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – cocaine, Possession – hydromorphone and Proceeds of Crime Under $5,000.

Bobbi-Jo King, 48-years-old of Port Dover, with Possession – fentanyl and Possession – cocaine.

Last week police announced that 6 kilograms of methamphetamine, 4 kilograms of cocaine and half a kilogram of fentanyl were seized as part of the investigation along with prescription drugs, firearms, ammunition, jeweller and cash totalling approximately $1.5 million dollars.

Three people: Justin Wayne Allen Aumell, 31;

Shanna Julieanna Vanevery, 29 and

Catherine Lowes, 59 of Brantford were arrested and charged with drug trafficking offences. All three accused were held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

If anyone from the public has any information that would further assist this investigation please call 519-445-2811. If you would like to remain anonymous and be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward please call Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.crimestoppersbb.com

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