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OPP make 6 arrests after drug busts in Peterborough

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Six people were arrested after an OPP investigation led to the seizure of drugs at sites in Peterborough, Ont., on Thursday.

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The investigation involved OPP from Peterborough County, Northumberland County and the City of Kawartha Lakes who executed search warrants at two locations in the city. OPP say investigators seized a quantity of cocaine, fentanyl, Oxycodone, drug paraphernalia, cellphones, a prohibited weapon and cash.

Kian Smith, 31, of St. Hubert, Que., Elvis Atta, 33, of Toronto, were each charged with three counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Smith was also charged with possession of a prohibited device or ammunition for a dangerous purpose.

Both accused were held in custody are scheduled for a future court appearance in Peterborough.

Alexis Irwin, 30, of Selwyn Township, was arrested on outstanding firearm and drug-related warrants. She was held in custody for a scheduled court appearance in Peterborough.

Gregory Wedemire, 40, of Peterborough was charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance. He was released and will appear in court on Nov. 7.

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Bob Kyle Barker, 38, and James Lowes, 57, both of no fixed addressed, were each arrested on outstanding warrants. They were released with future court dates in Peterborough.

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