A drug investigation has led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of drugs from a Trenton business on Wednesday.
According to Quinte West OPP, investigators observed four individuals engaging in suspected drug activity at a Dundas Street East business around 5 p.m.
OPP seized a quantity of cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, psilocybin (magic mushrooms) and cash. One of the four individuals was released unconditionally at the scene.
Samantha McQue, 27, of Marmora, Shawn Ranger, 52, of Meyersburg (Trent River area), and Lisa Richardson, 50, of Trent Hills, were each charged with three counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine, methamphetamine, fentanyl) and one count each of possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking (psilocybin) and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
McQue was additionally charged with two counts of failing to comply with a probation order. Ranger was charged with one count of failing to comply with a release order.
Richardson was released from custody and will appear in Belleville court on March 4. McQue and Ranger were held in custody and are scheduled to appear for bail hearings via video on Thursday.
The investigation involved Quinte West OPP’s community street crime unit, assisted by the Central Hastings CSCU and uniformed officers.
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