York Regional Police bust illegal magic mushroom operation [Video]

York Regional Police have busted an illegal operation peddling psilocybin, commonly known as magic mushrooms, across the province.

Police say that the investigation began in August, when YRP’s Drug Unit executed a drug warrant at a property in Stouffville, Ont. The authorities say that the operation was small but it pointed them to a larger operation located in the Hamilton and Puslinch areas.

On Wednesday, police executed a warrant at a rural property in Puslinch Township, just north of Highway 401, where they say that they discovered a large clandestine lab. Officers said they believe this lab is producing psilocybin for commercial distribution across the province.

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“When officers found the clandestine laboratory, they backed out and we had to get specially trained people,” YRP Const. Michael Cook told CTV News Toronto on Wednesday afternoon, adding that they do this as a safety precaution.

Earlier, police said they executed another warrant …