$300,000 Meaford Drug Bust � Names Released
Source: Area OPPDate: Sat Mar 30 15:27:10 MST 2024
(MUNICIPALITY OF MEAFORD, ON) � Two individuals were charged following an investigation into drug trafficking and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).
On March 27, 2024, at 5:00 am, members of Grey Bruce CSCU with assistance of the Huron-Perth CSCU, Wellington CSCU as well as members of the Tactics & Rescue Unit (TRU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) and members of the Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a search warrant at a property on Concession Road 2 North in the Municipality of Meaford.
During the search officers discovered and seized a quantity of cocaine, ketamine, crack cocaine, along with Canadian currency, firearms, and drug paraphernalia. The value of the seized controlled substance is estimated to be $300,000.
Photographs depicting the seized items are included for reference.
Charged with the following alleged offences is 59-year-old Ian Harker of the Municipality of Meaford with:
Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking � Cocaine
Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking � Meth
Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking � Ketamine
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (four counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm (three counts)
Breach of Firearms Regulation � Store Firearm or Ammunition (three counts)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
Charged with the following alleged offences is 45-year-old Amanda Armitage of the Municipality of Meaford with:
Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking � Cocaine
Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking � Meth
Possession Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking � Ketamine
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm (four counts)
Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm (three counts)
Breach of Firearms Regulation � Store Firearm or Ammunition (three counts)
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
The accused parties were held pending a bail hearing.
�This search warrant will undoubtedly have long term positive community impact for our area.� Detective Sergeant Jamie Blair.
The Grey Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
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