Police investigation leads to seizure of drug paraphernalia, pills, and cash: OPP
Six people have been taken into custody as a result of an ongoing police investigation in the Town of Penetanguishene.
On Tuesday morning, officers from Southern Georgian Bay, Huronia West, and Collingwood detachments, along with the OPP Central Region Emergency Response Team and the Canine Unit, executed a search warrant at a Main Street apartment building.
Officers arrested a total of six suspects found inside the home and seized a quantity of substances believed to be cocaine. Police allege an assortment of pills, Canadian currency, and drug paraphernalia were also found inside the apartment.
Four suspects were released unconditionally, while one person remained in custody on outstanding investigative warrants.
After the investigation, a 54-year-old was charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine.
The accused was released from custody and will appear before the courts at a later date.
Anyone who is aware of criminal drug and property crime can anonymously report it by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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