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Harassment investigation leads to weapons, drug charges in Lyndhurst, Ont.

A harassment investigation has led to drug and weapons charges for a man from Lyndhurst, Ont. Handout/OPP

Ontario Provincial Police say a harassment investigation has led to drug and weapons charges for a man in Lyndhurst, Ont.

Police began investigating allegations of trespassing and criminal harassment in mid-March.

They say although the accused was warned, incidents continued, including several attempted break-ins at the victim’s home.

Police say the accused was arrested without incident as a search warrant was executed Sunday.

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The raid led police to a cache of weapons including a crossbow, several rifles, a semi-automatic shotgun, ammunition and a small quantity of magic mushrooms.

A 50-year-old man is facing a long list of charges including break and enter, criminal harassment, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a schedule III substance.

The accused’s name is being withheld to protect the identity of the victim, police say.

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The accused was held in police custody and is scheduled to appear in Brockville court Friday.

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