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

Central Hastings OPP seized drugs and weapons from a vehicle on Saturday. Central Hastings OPP

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

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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.

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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.

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

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