Ontario Provincial Police have seized approximately $1 million worth of drugs and stolen property following a multijurisdictional investigation that began in January.
Officers found 6.5 kilograms of suspected fentanyl, representing approximately 65,000 lethal street doses, as well as 420 grams of suspected cocaine and 250 grams of suspected methamphetamine, according to a police news release.
OPP initiated an intelligence-led investigation into suspected drug trafficking across southwestern Ontario in January. According to the release, investigators identified two separate criminal networks operating independently.
One network was operating in the Brantford and Brant County areas, and the other in London and on the Oneida Nation of the Thames Settlement.
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In July, investigators executed search warrants at four locations in Brantford and Paris with help from local police services. The following month, police carried out multiple search warrants at a home in London and on the Oneida Nation of the Thames Settlement.
In addition to the large quantity of drugs, the OPP said officers also seized more than $73,500, a handgun, a rifle, three prohibited magazines, ammunition, brass knuckles, drug trafficking paraphernalia, two stolen camper trailers and a stolen 2019 Honda Civic.
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“We have seen firsthand the impact that addictions, drug-related crime, and the illegal firearms associated with these activities have had on our loved ones, community members, and others who enter our community,” Oneida Police Service Sgt. Jamie Doxtator said in the release. “We remain committed to working collaboratively with our policing partners to address the root causes and impacts of illicit drugs, organized networks and illegal firearms, while continuing to protect the safety and well-being of the Oneida Nation community.”
Seven people have been charged with Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act offences. Five people were arrested and warrants have been issued for the other two.
They face a total of 64 charges.
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