PETERBOROUGH-Two men are facing multiple drug charges after an investigation.
Officers with the Peterborough Police Drug Unit and Emergency Response Team conducted a search warrant at a residence in the Bethune Street and London Street area on Thursday.
As a result of the investigation, officers allegedly seized:
- 379.4g of cocaine (approx. street value between $35,000 – $40,000)
- $2,400 in Canadian currency
- Electronic devices
A 52-year-old Peterborough man was arrested in connection with a separate investigation and charged with:
- Traffick a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
In connection with the warrant, the accused was further charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Carry a Concealed Weapon (baton)
The accused was held in custody and will appear in court today, November 18, 2022.
A 25-year-old Thornhill man was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
- Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
- Fail to Comply with Probation Order
The accused was held in custody and will appear in court today, November 18, 2022.
Peterborough Police no longer release the names of the accused.