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Six people have been charged after Ontario Provincial Police dismantled an illegal cannabis production site in Greater Napanee.
The OPP began investigating a suspected illegal grow operation on County Road 12 in September 2026.
On Thursday, Sept. 24, officers executed a search warrant with help from several OPP units. Four people were arrested at the property, while two others were arrested after fleeing on foot.
Police seized 5,260 illegal cannabis plants valued at approximately $7.9 million. Officers also seized $1,900 in Canadian currency and a 2015 Lexus RX350 valued at about $18,000.
The six accused, The Tuan Nguyen, age 46, of Scarborough; Tru Vang Anh Nguyen, age 38, no fixed address; Zhenya Jiang, age 72, of Scarborough; Chao Hui Wang, age 60, no fixed address; Junbao Wang, age 59, of Markham; and Yongsheng Xu , age 55, of Scarborough, each faces charges of cultivating illicit cannabis and possessing cannabis for the purpose of distribution under the Cannabis Act.
The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on Dec. 15.
Investigators also found significant fire, electrical and property safety concerns. Hydro service was disconnected, while fire officials issued fines and municipal by-law officials issued compliance orders.
The investigation included consultation with the Canada Border Services Agency.
Anyone with information regarding the illegal sale or production of cannabis is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
