Advertisement

Wanted Peterborough man found with drugs, weapons

Peterborough police are looking for two suspects following a reported street-level robbery on Dec. 1, 2023. Peterborough Police Service

A wanted man from Peterborough, Ont., is facing several drug trafficking charges after his arrest on Friday afternoon.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, just before 3 p.m., officers in the area of Wolfe and Stewart streets spotted the man wanted on two warrants,

He was later arrested on the strength of the warrants at a residence in the Dalhousie and Stewart streets.

Police say he was found in possession of 12 grams of crystal meth and 4.6 grams of fentanyl, several knives, a machete, a hatchet and cash.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.

A 35-year-old man was arrested for robbery, robbery with violence and two counts of failing to comply with probation.

Story continues below advertisement

He was additionally charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

He was held in custody and appeared in court on Saturday, police said.

Sponsored content

AdChoices