Three people have been charged after police seized drugs and weapons at an Orillia home.
In November, police began an investigation into suspected drug trafficking at an address near Albert Street South and Barrie Road.
Around 5:30 Tuesday morning, officers executed a search warrant at the address and seized over 100 grams of suspected cocaine, several suspected hydromorphone pills, a quantity of suspected fentanyl, a crossbow, and other replica weapons.
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A 43-year-old Orillia man has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) — two counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order — three counts
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose — two counts
- Possession of a forged document with intent
A 39-year-old Orillia woman has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine)
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (opioid) — two counts
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose — two counts
Both were held in custody for a court appearance on Tuesday.
A 63-year-old Orillia man was charged with a drug trafficking offence. He was released from custody and is to appear in court at a later date.
