Individual Wanted in Relation to the Dismantling of a Clandestine Designer Drug Laboratory in St-Janvier

St-Jérôme, June 30, 2009 – Following the dismantling of a major clandestine laboratory in St-Janvier on May 12, 2009, RCMP St-Jérôme Detachment officers are actively looking for a man wanted under an arrest warrant.

The man, Marcel Généreux, 53, of St-Sauveur is 188 cm (6'2'') tall, weighs approximately 100 kg (220 lbs), and has blue-green eyes, brown hair and a moustache. The RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in reporting any information that could lead to his arrest. All relevant information can be reported at (450) 431-1331 and will be treated as confidential.

Two other individuals were arrested as a result of this operation and are still being detained. They appeared in court in St-Jérôme to face various charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, including production and possession for the purpose of trafficking. They are Daniel Boissonneault, 39, of La Plaine and Jonathan Généreux, 28, of St-Sauveur.

Large-scale clandestine laboratory
Investigators are still actively pursuing this case to find out more about this laboratory. To date, the RCMP Clandestine Laboratory Enforcement Team (CLET) can confirm that this was a major, sophisticated and functional laboratory.

When they arrived on the premises, the officers found several devices used for the various production phases of designer drugs. They also found chemicals used in the production of amphetamine (Methylbenzeneethanamine) as well as an important quantity of pills.

In addition to the equipment and the various chemical substances, the officers seized some 1,250 amphetamine pills (3.2 kilograms). Nine kilograms of bulk powder can yield over 3,600 pills of this drug.

According to the preliminary report following the search, the first findings showed that this laboratory had the potential to produce large volumes of drugs on an ongoing basis. Based on the quantities of chemicals found, summary analysis by Health Canada indicates a potential production capacity of several hundreds of thousands of pills.

This type of chemical laboratory poses a significant threat to the public due to fire, explosion, toxic emanation and contamination hazards. Consequently, continued efforts are being made by the RCMP to fight the growing problem of synthetic drug production. The operation required the collaboration of various partners including the Mirabel Police Service, Mirabel Fire Fighting and Ambulance Service, St-Eustache HAZMAT Team and Health Canada.  

Preventing the Harm Associated with Designer Drugs
Drug enforcement is one of the priorities of the RCMP. This clandestine laboratory was dismantled as part of the drug enforcement mission of the RCMP, that also includes drug awareness and prevention intended for the public at large. For more information, citizens are invited to visit the RCMP Drug and Organized Crime Awareness Service Web site.

Anyone with information on individuals believed to be involved in illegal drug-related activities is invited to contact the RCMP at (514) 939-8313. All information will be kept confidential.

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