A 31-year-old man from Caledon is facing serious drug trafficking related charges after a traffic stop led to the discovery of narcotics.
Dufferin OPP say in November 2022, the Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation into what started as a possible stolen vehicle.
On December 6th the CSCU located the vehicle after it had left a residence.
As a result of the traffic stop and following investigation, the driver was found to be in possession of drugs and other items.
Police say a CDSA (Controlled Drugs and Substances Act) was authored and granted for the residence on Charleston Side Road in Caledon.
The following items were seized both from the vehicle and the residence:
- 32 grams of suspected purple fentanyl
- 69 grams of suspected powder cocaine
- 2 grams of methamphetamine
- 46 grams of cannabis
- Canadian currency
- Weigh scales
- Cellular phones
- Packing materials
- Speed measuring warning device
- .22 calibre ammunition
- Stolen licence plates
As a result of the investigation, the 31-year-old man from Caledon is facing multiple charges, including:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – fentanyl
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule 1 substance – methamphetamine
- Transport firearm, weapon, prohibited device or ammunition in a careless manner
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on February 13, 2023.
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