Shocker in the W-Motor World

[PeteLeathersac]

Sorry for Aubrey's family also the man himself if he's being truthful w/ his statements of innocence..
If he's lying, car guy or not whatever punishment he receives won't be enough to make up for the lives ruined also conspiring w/ the likes of the scumbags involved in these activities..


I hope those of us who've emailed w/ Aubrey about car related subjects don't end up on any watch lists?.


~ Pete


http://www.ergogenics.org/258.html

http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/...6-211f647ecd1d

http://www.winnipegsun.com/news/mani...73746-sun.html


Alberta man sentenced for role in drug ring
By DEAN PRITCHARD, SUN MEDIA

Aubrey Bruneau, 49, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to export ephedrine.

Bruneau was one of 18 people, including 10 Manitobans, arrested in September 2004 in an RCMP investigation called Operation Diversion.

Ephedrine, a strictly-controlled drug used in the production of cold medications, is also a key ingredient in crystal methamphetamine.

Court heard Bruneau became involved in the smuggling operation at the behest of his brother and co-accused Roger Bruneau, who has since died of a heart condition.

SMUGGLED EPHEDRINE

The criminal group ran a network that smuggled ephedrine from a Thunder Bay, Ont., bodybuilding supply company called Pumpuii Energy Products through Winnipeg, Lac du Bonnet and Hanna, Alta. Police seized more than 20,000 pounds of ephedrine and $3.5 million in cash.

Aubrey Bruneau, a mechanic in Hanna, helped isolate his brother from any connection to the drug by storing shipments at his shop and then delivering them to buyers in Canada and the U.S.

Court heard Bruneau received seven shipments of ephedrine totalling 7,600 pounds and was paid $5,000 for each shipment he delivered.

Police wiretaps recorded Bruneau complaining he was a year behind on his mortgage payments and was in danger of having his electricity cut off.

"There is clear desperation for financial need," Crown attorney Jason Clouston told court Wednesday.

FILED LAWSUIT

On other calls Bruneau confessed "he finds it exciting to break the law and provided more evidence that Aubrey is willing to do anything for Roger," Clouston said.

Aubrey Bruneau filed a lawsuit following his arrest, claiming Winnipeg police and RCMP members permanently damaged his shoulder and arm during his arrest. He also accused Mounties of slandering him by making misleading claims in media releases following the arrests.

Others arrested in the drug bust and still before the court include former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Robert (Eddie) Blake and Dwight Mushey. Mushey is now on trial in Ontario charged with first-degree murder in the 2006 massacre of eight Bandidos bikers.