AKWESASNE MOHAWK POLICE SEIZE 80LBS OF CANNABIS MARIHUANA
On May 20, 2020, the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Marine Unit (SAVE) were conducting pro-active marine patrols on the St. Lawrence River monitoring boating activity.
At 12:48 AM, police observed a large white speedboat traveling on the St. Lawrence River without navigation equipment displayed. Police followed the vessel to a private landing in Tsi Snaihne (Snye) and attempted to conduct a stop by activating the emergency lights. The operator immediately loaded the vessel onto a trailer and departed the area.
Uniform patrol unit intercepted the pick-up truck and vessel behind a private residence. The operator of the vessel attempted the block the driveway with a second vehicle not allowing police to investigate the incident.
Police searched the vessel and located 80 lbs. Cannabis Marihuana. The vessel, pick-up truck, and cannabis marihuana were seized as a result of the investigation. Police also located a license plate attached to the pick-up truck that was reported stolen.
Joshua Isaac Jock, 28, of Akwesasne currently faces the alleged charges of Flight from Police, Obstruct Police, Possession of Stolen Property Under $5,000, Distribution of Illicit Cannabis, and Possession for the Purpose of Distribution of Cannabis.
The Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service encourages the community to report any suspicious activity or persons in the area. Anyone with information that will assist in this or any other investigations can call Central Dispatch at 613-575-2000 or the Akwesasne Crime Stoppers at 613-575-2255.
