Firearm and drug charges were laid by Southern Georgian Bay OPP after a vehicle stop on County Road 93 in Midland on Sunday evening.
Police say they seized a loaded handgun and a number of drugs including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, oxycodone, and Canadian currency.
A 20-year-old Brampton man has been charged with:
- Carrying concealed weapon
- Occupant of Motor Vehicle knowing there was Firearm
- Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
- Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 - in Canada
And further with
- Driving while under suspension
- Speeding 1 - 49 Km/h over posted limit
- Drive motor vehicle - no licence
Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Heroin
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs (two counts)
Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
A 23-year-old St. Catharines man has been charged with the following:
- Possession of a Firearm knowing Serial Number has been Tampered With
- Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 - in Canada
- Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm
And further with
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Heroin
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs (two counts)
Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
Both accused persons are being held for a bail hearing and will appear in court at a future date.
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