Advertisement

1 arrested after Peterborough, Ont. police seize drugs, loaded handgun

Peterborough police seized a loaded firearm from a woman's possession as part of a drug investigation on March 30, 2023. Peterborough Police Service

A Peterborough, Ont., woman is facing drug and firearm charges following a police investigation.

According to the Peterborough Police Service, as part of a drug investigation, on Thursday officers arrested a woman in the area of Talwood Drive and Goodfellow Road.

Breaking news from Canada and around the world sent to your email, as it happens.
For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

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

A search of a backpack in her possession turned up a loaded handgun.

The 29-year-old woman was arrested and charged with trafficking a Schedule 1 substance (cocaine), unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm, possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

She was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Friday.

Advertisement

Sponsored content

AdChoices