Image supplied by Southern Georgian Bay OPP on Sept. 5, 2024
A traffic stop by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in Midland on Aug. 28 resulted in the seizure of drugs, weapons and Canadian currency.
Police say a speeding car was pulled over on Yonge Street. During their investigation, officers seized a number of suspected drugs including methamphetamine, oxycodone, heroin, psilocbyin and cocaine along with drug paraphernalia.
An imitation .45 caliber BB pistol was also seized, according to police.
A 35-year-old Midland man was charged with the following:
- Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Methamphetamine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Opioid (other than heroin)
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Heroin
- Possession of a Schedule III substance for the purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of a Schedule III Substance
The suspect also did not fair well when police investigated his driving habits.
He was charged with the following provincial offences:
- Driving while under suspension
- Fail to produce permit
- Drive without proper headlights - motor vehicle
- Windshield obstructed
- Improper tires
- Drive motor vehicle - no licence
- Class G1 licence holder - unaccompanied by qualified driver
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Fail to have insurance card
- Fail to surrender suspended driver's licence
The accused was held for bail and will appear in court at a later date.
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