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Published October 28, 2026

Man charged in Essa Township drug investigation

Items seized by OPP during a drug trafficking investigation in Essa Township, including suspected drugs, cash, brass knuckles and an imitation handgun.
Ontario Provincial Police display items they say were seized during a search warrant executed at an Essa Township residence on Oct. 28, 2026.

Ontario Provincial Police have charged a 45-year-old man in a drug trafficking investigation in Essa Township.

Police say a search warrant was carried out at a home on Wednesday, which resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine, hydromorphone, suspected morphine, as well as cash, brass knuckles, an imitation handgun, and drug trafficking paraphernalia.

The suspect, who is from Essa Township, was charged with drug trafficking offences, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and several weapons-related charges.

The accused has a court date in Dec.

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