NEWS RELEASE



SAULT STE. MARIE

POLICE SERVICE



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On January 8, 2016 City Police received a call from a male that was staying at a local motel / hotel in the east end of the city.



Police investigation revealed that the male was allegedly intoxicated and had called police to complain about his purchase of some bad marijuana.



A quantity of marijuana was found on the bed.



A 55-year-old of West Nipising, Ontario was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.



The accused is scheduled to appear in court on February 8, 2016 at 9 a.m.



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