Northumberland OPP say a charge has been laid in an investigation into a conspired kidnapping.
On July 13, officers located a black GMC Sierra pickup truck parked behind a barn of the Roseneath fairgrounds in Alnwick-Haldimand Township, north of Cobourg. Police say the driver of the vehicle was displaying “concerning behaviour” and was transported to hospital for assessment.
The investigation determined the individual was in possession of 57.16 kilograms of cannabis along with a “very large” undisclosed quantity of Canadian and U.S. currency.
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Police allege the items were going to be used to pay ransom for a conspired kidnapping.
On Thursday, investigators executed a search warrant at a business in Alderville First Nation.
No other details were provided.
OPP say the investigation is ongoing.
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