Nottawasaga, Huronia OPP and Barrie’s tactical unit make substantial drug bust

Three police teams made substantial drug bust in Barrie. Thu., May 7, 2026. PHOTO: NOTTAWASAGA OPP

Police attended a residence in Barrie regarding an ongoing drug trafficking investigation on April 27^th.

Three people inside the residence were placed under arrest.

At the end of the search, police had seized a Glock handgun with an extended magazine, 22 grams of cocaine, small amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, 6 MDMA pills, and a collapsible baton.

As a result of the investigation the first accused, a 31-year-old, was charged with:

Trafficking and possession of cocaine and other drugs, unauthorized possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition, careless storage of firearm, two counts of possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and two counts of failing to comply with undertaking.

The second accused, a 34-year-old, was charged with half-a-dozen weapons charges, and possession of cocaine.

The first accused was held for a bail hearing, and the second accused was released with a future court date at Ontario Court of Justice in Bradford.

If you witness or suspect drug trafficking, call 911 immediately to report it. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). When you contact Crime Stoppers, you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.