OPP seize another $79M in illicit cannabis on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Ontario Provincial Police say an investigation into a cannabis production operation on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory that is allegedly linked to organized crime has led to the seizure of $79 million worth of plants.

This comes after a $122-million seizure earlier this fall, in which 10 people were charged with cultivating or harvesting a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis. Three people were also issued firearm charges, and charges of mischief, and possession of property obtained by crime.

“Enforcement continued with the execution of seven search warrants at six locations on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory between Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and Tuesday, October 7, 2025,” the OPP said in a news release on Monday.

RELATED: OPP seize $122M worth of cannabis in eastern Ont.

Officers from the OPP, the Tyendinaga Mohawk Police Service, and the Canada Border Services Agency took part in the operation, which led to 53 charges against 24 individuals. Several of the same individuals charged in the first round of enforcement are facing additional charges.

The OPP said officers seized 46,700 illicit cannabis plants, valued at more than $79 million, four pounds of dried illicit cannabis, a quantity of THC extract, 3.7 million contraband cigarettes and 35,600 kg of fine cut contraband tobacco, with a combined value of more than $9.8 million, commercial-level cigarette production equipment, and other items as offence-related property, valued at approximately $358,400.

This brings the total number of illicit cannabis plants seized to nearly 119,000, valued at more than $200 million.

“The second phase of enforcement has concluded, further exposing the extent to which non-community members have exploited our land for profit,” said Tyendinaga Police Service Acting Sgt. Chris Brinklow.

“A total of 19 non-community members have been charged. These operations have enriched organized crime while offering no benefit to our people. The Tyendinaga Police Service remains committed to protecting our territory and ensuring that those who violate our rights and responsibilities are held accountable.

OPP seize another $79M in illicit cannabis on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

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OPP say officers seized 46,700 more cannabis plants as part of a major operation on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in October 2025. (OPP/supplied)

Ontario Provincial Police say an investigation into a cannabis production operation on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory that is allegedly linked to organized crime has led to the seizure of $79 million worth of plants.

This comes after a $122-million seizure earlier this fall, in which 10 people were charged with cultivating or harvesting a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis. Three people were also issued firearm charges, and charges of mischief, and possession of property obtained by crime.

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“Enforcement continued with the execution of seven search warrants at six locations on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory between Wednesday, October 1, 2025, and Tuesday, October 7, 2025,” the OPP said in a news release on Monday.

RELATED: OPP seize $122M worth of cannabis in eastern Ont.

Officers from the OPP, the Tyendinaga Mohawk Police Service, and the Canada Border Services Agency took part in the operation, which led to 53 charges against 24 individuals. Several of the same individuals charged in the first round of enforcement are facing additional charges.

The OPP said officers seized 46,700 illicit cannabis plants, valued at more than $79 million, four pounds of dried illicit cannabis, a quantity of THC extract, 3.7 million contraband cigarettes and 35,600 kg of fine cut contraband tobacco, with a combined value of more than $9.8 million, commercial-level cigarette production equipment, and other items as offence-related property, valued at approximately $358,400.

This brings the total number of illicit cannabis plants seized to nearly 119,000, valued at more than $200 million.

A graphic showing areas on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory where illicit cannabis plants were seized. (OPP/supplied)

“The second phase of enforcement has concluded, further exposing the extent to which non-community members have exploited our land for profit,” said Tyendinaga Police Service Acting Sgt. Chris Brinklow.

“A total of 19 non-community members have been charged. These operations have enriched organized crime while offering no benefit to our people. The Tyendinaga Police Service remains committed to protecting our territory and ensuring that those who violate our rights and responsibilities are held accountable.”

OPP say officers seized 46,700 more cannabis plants as part of a major operation on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory in October 2025. (OPP/supplied)

List of charged persons

OPP say the following people were charged in connection with this latest enforcement. All of them are scheduled to appear in court in Belleville, Ont., on either Dec. 1, 2025, or Jan. 26, 2026. Some of these individuals were charged in the previous enforcement announced on Oct. 3.

The charges have not been proven in court.

Andrew Clifford Miracle, 81, of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence — two counts

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis — three counts

Trafficking in contraband tobacco

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling — three counts

Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

Kareem Remey, 47, of Toronto, Ont.

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Jessi Corby, 46, of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Possession of a prohibited device

Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

James Corby, 52, of Belleville, Ont.

Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Possession of a prohibited device

Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Possession of a firearm while prohibited from doing so

Kyle Alexander, 42, of Toronto, Ont.

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Shakarri Collins-Salmon, 22, of Toronto, Ont.

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Earl Howell, 46, of Toronto, Ont.

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Tylor Lansdowne-Thomas, 43, of Mississauga, Ont.

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Elijah McPherson, 27, of Windsor, Ont.

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Denneil Morgan, 44, of Toronto, Ont.

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Ian Weed, 43, of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling — three counts

Possession of a schedule III substance

Tara Weed, 43, of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Possession of a schedule III substance

Eugene Agyemang, 41, of Duncan, B.C.

Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Mischief to property

Duy Mich Do, 63, of no fixed address

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Micheal Edwin Maracle, 51, of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

A Sam Vuong, 67, of no fixed address

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Lei Zheng, 46, of Maple, Ont.

Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence

Van Minh Nguyen, 35, of no fixed address

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Vin Hoang Le, 34, of no fixed address

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Ngoc Luc Nguyen, 42, of no fixed address

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Dinh Duc Tinh, 48, of no fixed address

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Banh Thanh Truong, 58, of Hamilton, Ont.

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Pham Truong, 45, of no fixed address

Cultivate or harvest a cannabis plant or material that is illicit cannabis

Bryan Paul Brant, 55, of Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory

Possess cannabis for the purpose of selling

Mischief to property