A Burlington man has been arrested following a drug trafficking investigation.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) began the investigation in May when investigators identified a suspect who was observed conducting drug transactions. On Wednesday, July 5th, officers executed a Controlled Drug and Substances Act search warrant at a residence on Martha Street in Burlington.
As a result of the search warrant, the following items were seized:
- 263 grams of cocaine
- 44 Oxycodone pills
- Nine grams of psilocybin
- Items consistent with drug trafficking (cell phones, scales, packaging, etc.)
- Brass knuckles
- 12-gauge shotgun
- Shotgun and handgun ammunition
26-year-old Darryl Sheppard was arrested and charged with:
- Trafficking Cocaine (two counts)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Cocaine)
- Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking (Oxycodone)
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
Sheppard was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the 3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2316.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca
