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Third man arrested after cannabis, magic mushrooms seized at Peterborough home

Peterborough police seized cannabis from a Weller Street residence on April 25. Peterborough Police Service

A third person has been arrested following the raid of a house in Peterborough last week.

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On April 25, Peterborough Police Service’s ICAD (Intelligence, Crime Analyst, Asset Forfeiture and Drug) Unit and its Emergency Response Team executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrant at a Weller Street residence.

Police said they seized a “large quantity” of marijuana, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), cannabis edibles and drug packaging.

Two men were initially arrested and charged.

Police said further investigation led to the identity of a third suspect.

The individual on Tuesday attended the police station where he was placed under arrest.

Robert James Pogue, 22, of Pontypool, is charged with possession of a schedule III substance for the purpose of trafficking (psilocybin) and possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling (Cannabis Act charge)

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He was held in custody and appeared in court on Tuesday.

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