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Amherstview men arrested on drug trafficking charges: OPP

Early Thursday morning, around 5:30 a.m., OPP executed a search warrant on Addingston Street in Amherstview. Nathan Denette / The Canadian Press

Lennox and Addington OPP arrested two men from Amherstview for allegedly trafficking drugs.

Early Thursday morning, around 5:30 a.m., OPP executed a search warrant on Addingston Street in Amherstview.

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Police say they found stolen property, methamphetamine, carfentanil and hydromorphone pills inside the home, with a total street value of $1,500.

A 43-year-old man and a 48-year-old man were both arrested and charged with possession of carfentanil, crystal methamphetamine and hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking.

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They were also charged with possession of property obtained by crime.

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The 43-year-old man was also charged with possession of a firearm and was held for a bail hearing, whereas the 48-year-old was released to appear in court on Aug. 20 to face his charges.

The 48-year-old male was released from custody on conditions and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Napanee on August 20, 2019.

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