Dufferin OPP have charged two people and seized a quantity of drugs as a result of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation in Dufferin County.
In the fall of 2022, members of the Dufferin Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) commenced a drug trafficking investigation in Dufferin County.
As a result of the investigation officers were granted authority to search two properties, one in Aurora and one in Amaranth Township.
On May 3rd, officers executed search warrants and seized fentanyl, cocaine, drug paraphilia and cash.
In addition to the seizure two individuals were arrested and charged with multiple offences.
A 35-year-old female from Amaranth, has been charged with:
· Possession of Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine – Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
· Failure to comply with Undertaking – Criminal Code
A 32-year-old from Aurora has been charged with:
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Opioid – Controlled Drugs and Substance Act
· Failure to comply with release order – other than to attend court – Criminal Code
Both accused persons were transported to the Dufferin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and held pending a bail hearing.
