Two arrested after Guelph Police seize $17K in drugs, firearm

Two people are facing charges after Guelph police say they seized drugs and a firearm during a search of two apartments.

The Guelph Police Service said its drug enforcement unit began an investigation earlier this year into suspected trafficking activity. Officers executed search warrants Wednesday morning at two apartments near Willow Road and Dawson Road.

Officers recovered suspected fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine, cocaine and hydromorphone with an estimated street value of $17,000. A loaded 9 mm handgun with an altered serial number, two replica firearms and nearly $7,000 in cash were also recovered, police said.

A 38-year-old Guelph man was charged with four counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless storage of a firearm, tampering with a firearm serial number and possessing proceeds of crime under $5,000.

A 44-year-old Guelph woman was charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and possessing proceeds of crime under $5,000.