Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers have made multiple arrests and seized a loaded handgun, cocaine, heroin and cash in a drug trafficking investigation based in Collingwood.
According to a news release issued by the local detachment, police were informed several months ago about cocaine and fentanyl trafficking activity in Collingwood, including information about a suspect.
On April 3, Collingwood officers in the community street crime unit stopped a vehicle on Highway 26 in Collingwood and arrested the three occupants in connection with the trafficking investigation. One was released without related charges.
"Police searched the occupants and the vehicle, where they located a quantity of cocaine and a loaded 9-mm handgun," states the news release from OPP.
Collingwood, Huronia West, Caledon, and Nottawasaga street crimes unit executed a warrant to search for drugs at an address in Markham and police say they located a "large quantity" of cocaine, heroin and cash. Police estimate the value of the items at $60,000.
Police arrested a 34-year-old Collingwood woman and charged her with possession of a schedule one substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking and failing to comply with an undertaking.
A 40-year-old Markham man was also charged with possession of cocaine and heroin for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking cocaine, possession of a prohibited firearm, possession of a prohibited device, possession of a loaded firearm, failing to attend courn, and failing to comply with an undertaking.
"Both accused remain in custody, pending the results of bail hearings and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood at a future date," states the release.
Report suspected drug-trafficking or suspicious activity to OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or https://www.crimestopperssdm.
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