Four people, two from Ontario and two from Quebec, have been charged in connection with the use of a drone to smuggle contraband into the Collins Bay Institution in Kingston.
The arrests and charges are the result of a lengthy investigation that started March 24th. On that date, Correctional Service of Canada reported that a drone was being operated in the area of Collins Bay Institution. Penitentiary Squad members and the Correctional Service of Canada members, attended the area and located two individuals in a vehicle. Officers, with the assistance of Kingston Police, seized a drone, cannabis and cigars. CSC seized a contraband package on institutional grounds that contained weapons, tobacco and cannabis.
The investigation continued with the assistance of the Sûreté du Québec.
On June 9, 2020 four people were identified and charged at locations in Ontario and Quebec.
Marc FONTAINE, age 39 of Sainte Anne des Plaines, Quebec charged with:
- Participation in a criminal organization – Criminal Code (CC) sec. 467.11 – five counts;
- Mischief – CC sec. 430.1(c) – 13 counts;
- Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence – CC sec. 465(1)(c) – nine counts;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – CC sec. 88;
- Possession of the proceeds of property obtained by crime – CC sec. 354(1)(a) – two counts; and
- Possession for the purpose of distributing – Cannabis Act (CA) sec. 9(2) – two counts.
Nachoua -Hiba KORD, age 23 of Sainte Anne des Plaines, Quebec
- Participation in a criminal organization – CC sec. 467.11 – two counts;
- Mischief – CC sec. 430.1(c) – two counts;
- Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence – CC sec. 465(1)(c) – two counts;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose – CC sec. 88; and
- Possession for the purpose of distributing – CA sec. 9(2) – two counts.
Len ARAGON, age 30 of Toronto, Ontario is charged with:
- Participation in a criminal organization – CC sec. 467.11 and
- Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence – CC sec. 465(1)(c).
Rachel CHEN, age 26 of Mississauga, Ontario is charged with:
- Participation in a criminal organization – CC sec. 467.11 – two counts and
- Conspiracy to Commit an Indictable Offence – CC sec. 465(1)(c) – two counts.
The accused have been released from custody and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Kingston on August 26, 2020.
