2 arrested after drugs, weapons seized from vehicle: Central Hastings OPP

Two people face drug and weapons charges following a well-being check by Central Hastings OPP on Saturday.

Police say around 11:45 p.m., officers were called to conduct the well-being check on occupants of a running motor vehicle in Stirling-Rawdon Township.

Police located two people in the vehicle along with a quantity of suspected fentanyl and cocaine and several weapons, and a quantity of cash.

The driver, Logan Friel, 18, of Campbellford, Ont., and a 17-year-old passenger from Ajax were both arrested and charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Friel was also charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of property obtained by crime and three counts of failure to comply with a release order.

The Ajax youth was also charged with two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and one count each of possession of property obtained by crime, and failure to comply with a release order.

Both accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear in court in Belleville on Monday.

2:30 New police cruiser demo at the 2023 Canadian International AutoShow