Greater Sudbury Police have arrested a man and seized roughly $300,000 worth of cannabis products following an investigation into allegations that an unlicensed dispensary sold marijuana to a 13-year-old.
According to police, the Greater Sudbury Police Service’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began investigating in the summer of 2025 after receiving a complaint from a concerned community member. The report alleged that an illegal cannabis shop operating under the name The Red Eyes had sold products to the youth.
On August 7, 2025, DEU officers—assisted by the Emergency Response Unit and the Intelligence Unit—arrested a male suspect after observing him delivering cannabis products. Police later executed a Cannabis Act search warrant at a residence on Rutherglen Crescent.
The search resulted in the seizure of:
-About 200 pounds of dried cannabis
-Cannabis vape pens, edibles, and hashish
-Approximately $14,000 in cash, suspected to be proceeds of crime
Police say the photo they released represents only about one-quarter of the total seizure.
The accused faces several charges under the Cannabis Act and Criminal Code, including:
-Possession for the purpose of distributing
-Possessing, producing, selling, and distributing cannabis
-Failing to comply with labelling regulations
-Using labelling that appeals to young persons
-Selling cannabis to an individual under 18
-Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
The suspect is scheduled to appear in bail court on August 8, 2025. His name has not been released as the information has not yet been sworn in court.
Police are reminding the public that cannabis sales in Ontario are strictly regulated, and products should only be purchased from licensed retailers to ensure consumer safety.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be laid.