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Man charged after more than $2K in magic mushrooms seized in Owen Sound

A 19-year-old man from North Bay has been charged after police seized magic mushrooms in Owen Sound.
A 19-year-old man from North Bay has been charged after police seized magic mushrooms in Owen Sound. File Photo / Global News

A man has been charged after more than $2,000 worth of the drug psilocybin, more commonly called magic mushrooms, was seized in Owen Sound.

According to Owen Sound police, on Dec. 19 just after 10 a.m., officers executed a drug warrant at a student residence and seized almost 70 grams of magic mushrooms.

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Police say officers conducted another search warrant at a second location where they seize an additional 162 grams of magic mushrooms.

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According to police, the street value of the drugs seized is approximately $2,200.

Police say a 19-year-old man from North Bay has been charged with production of psilocybin, and possession of a drug.

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Officers say he is scheduled to appear in court in Owen Sound on Jan. 31.

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