An ongoing OPP investigation has led to the charge of two individuals for drug possession, among other charges, after a search warrant was executed in New Tecumseth.
Nottawasaga OPP's street crime unit along with the central region's tactical response and canine units assisted in the investigation.
Shortly after 4:30 a.m. Thursday, a search warrant was executed by police at a residence on Beattie Avenue in Alliston, where several items were seized.
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SEIZURES
- One .22 caliber single-shot rifle
- One .22 caliber rifle
- Two prohibited switchblades
- One can of bear spray
- One can of Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray
- 45.7 grams of suspected cocaine
- 51 unknown pills
- 6,600 unmarked cigarettes
- Three digital scales
- One BB gun pistol
- Two pellet guns/rifles
- Three bullets in a loaded magazine
- Two .30-30 caliber bullets
- Two knives
- $60 in Canadian currency
- One bottle of BB pellets
- One cellphone
- Drug trafficking indicia
As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old man from New Tecumseth and a 42-year-old woman from Adjala-Tosorontio were arrested.
The man faces 13 charges, while the woman faces 10 charges, including trafficking a Schedule I substance.
Both have been held for a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear before court at a later date.
