AMPS Release

On September 10th, 2011, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service was patrolling in Kanatakon and checked a parked vehicle.

A lone occupant identified herself as Chaney Lauzon, 22 years of age of Cornwall, Ontario.

In the vehicle police observed a .22 caliber “sawed-off” Ruger long gun. Spent casings were also observed in the interior of the vehicle.

 Lauzon was removed from the vehicle, arrested, and taken into custody. The Ruger long gun was seized and once checked, revealed to have a chambered round and 9 live rounds in the magazine.

 A search of the vehicle revealed another magazine in the centre console containing 10 live rounds of .22 caliber ammunition, and approximately 15,000 ecstasy pills with an estimated street value of more than $300,000.00.

Lauzon was charged with the following: “Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Methamphetamines” contrary to Section 5(2)(3)(a), of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, “Being an Occupant of a Motor Vehicle with a Prohibited Firearm, to wit: a .22 gauge caliber that was modified”  contrary to Section 94(1)(2)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada, and “Possession of a Loaded Prohibited Firearm without a licence” contrary to Section 95(2)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Lauzon was held for a Bail Hearing in Valleyfield, Quebec Provincial Court on September 13th.

A Warrant for the Arrest of Adam Louis Martin, 28 years of age, has been issued in connection with this investigation.

Chief of Police Jerry Swamp stated “this represents an important arrest and a significant seizure of what is always a threat to the community such as drugs and weapons”.