Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: Police seized approximately $23,000 worth of psilocybin during a January 15 search of a mushroom retail store on St. Clair Street in Chatham.
The search, conducted by the Criminal Investigation Branch at 1:30 p.m., was part of an investigation into illegal activities.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service warns property owners that properties used for criminal purposes can be seized and subject to forfeiture.
Authorities are urging anyone aware of illegal activities to report them.
Psilocybin remains illegal to possess, sell, or produce in Canada.
Psilocybin, a hallucinogenic chemical found in magic mushrooms, can produce effects such as euphoria and hallucinations when consumed. T
he substance is illegal in Canada, including its possession, sale, and production.
