PETERBOROUGH-An investigation by members of the Peterborough Police Service Street Crime Unit into street-level drug trafficking from a Park Street address has resulted in arrests and charges.
On Wednesday, November 8 police raided a residence with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine. Officers say they seized a loaded handgun fentanyl, cocaine, prescription medication and Canadian currency.
As a result, two people were arrested.
A 41 year-old Peterborough man has been charged with:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a firearm while prohibited
- Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
- Unauthorized possession of a firearm
- Carry concealed weapon
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2
- Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.00
A 35 year-old Peterborough man has been charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x2
- Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000.00
- Fail to comply with probation
The accused are being held in custody and will appear in court today, November 9, 2023.
