Two people have been charged after an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into alleged drug trafficking in Tottenham turned up illegal drugs, weapons, and other items.
Police say they began investigating in the fall after receiving information about suspected drug trafficking in the town.
On Tuesday, officers arrested two people, and a search warrant was executed at a home and a vehicle linked to the investigation.
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As a result, police seized 20 oxycodone pills, about 28 grams of psilocybin and approximately 2.2 grams of cocaine.
They also found cash, a taser, a butterfly knife, an imitation firearm, 9mm ammunition, a bullet-resistant vest, a digital scale and cellphones.
A 35-year-old man from Tottenham was charged with drug-trafficking and possession offences, as well as three counts of possessing a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order. He was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and driving while under suspension.
He was held for a bail hearing.
A 28-year-old Tottenham woman was charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon.
She was released from custody and is to appear in court in Bradford at a later date.
