OPP seize $32K worth of drugs, cash and property in Wingham, Ont.

OPP seized more than $32,000 in drugs, cash and property after executing a search warrant in Wingham, Ont. on Feb. 9, 2023. (Source: Huron County OPP)

Two people are facing multiple drug charges after Huron County OPP executed a search warrant and seized tens of thousands of dollars in illicit drugs and stolen property, according to police.

According to a release from Huron County OPP, police recently conducted an investigation involving the Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Grey-Bruce CSCU, Huron OPP Major Crime Unit, West Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region Emergency Response Team and the Explosive Disposals Unit.

On Feb. 9, OPP executed a search warrant at a residence on Centre Street, Wingham, in the Township of North Huron.

During the search, police seized an imitation BB-gun, a flick-knife, ammunition and stolen garden tools. In addition, police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, psilocybin and oxycodone. Police also seized a quantity of Canadian currency.

Police said the combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $29,365, the combined estimated value of the seized property is $2,355 and $410 of Canadian currency was also seized.

As a result of the investigation, a 26-year-old from North Huron has been charged with the following offences for their alleged involvement:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – psilocybin (magic mushrooms)
• Possession of a schedule I substance - oxycodone (Percocet)
• Possession of property obtained by crime
• Possession of ammunition contrary to a prohibition order
• Unauthorized possession of a weapon - (flick knife)
• Breach of probation (eight counts)
• Fail to comply with release order (six counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing.

In addition, a 31-year-old from Durham was also charged with the following offences for their alleged involvement:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl
• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine
• Breach of probation (two counts)

The accused was held for a bail hearing.