MONTREAL—A man who allegedly drugged seniors in their homes with laced chocolates and then robbed them was arraigned Thursday on 18 charges, including several of assault. The Crown opposed Hamid Chekakri’s release and a date for a bail hearing will be determined Friday. Many of the charges state Chekakri, who appeared by video conference, administered or caused to be administered “a stupefying or overpowering drug, matter or thing.”The charge sheet says there are five alleged victims. Police allege the Algerian national, who also faces robbery and break-and-enter charges, would arrive at the home of seniors who were looking to sell their property and then express an interest in buying it.

Source: thestar April 27, 2018 00:00 UTC