Ontario Police Seize $1.6M in Illegal Cannabis from Brighton Greenhouse
Ontario Provincial Police seized over $1.6 million in illegal cannabis from a Brighton greenhouse, charging five individuals involved in the operation
Key Points
- 1OPP seized $1.6 million in illegal cannabis from Brighton, Ontario
- 2580 plants and 1,100 pounds of dried cannabis were confiscated
- 3Five individuals charged under the Cannabis Act
- 4Raid conducted by OPP's Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team
- 5Court appearance scheduled for December 17, 2025
In a significant operation, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have confiscated illegal cannabis valued at over $1.6 million from a greenhouse in Brighton, Ontario. The raid, conducted on October 27 by officers from the Northumberland and Peterborough detachments, uncovered a large-scale operation with 580 cannabis plants and approximately 1,100 pounds of dried cannabis bud. The OPP's Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team, alongside the Emergency Response Team, led the successful seizure
Five individuals have been charged under the Cannabis Act for unlawful cultivation and possession with intent to distribute. These individuals were apprehended at the scene and later released, pending a court appearance in Cobourg on December 17, 2025. This operation highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to crack down on illegal cannabis production in the region. Authorities are urging anyone with further information to come forward and assist in their investigations