Ontario Provincial Police say six individuals have been charged following a two-year investigation into drug trafficking in eastern Ontario. According to a news release from OPP, officers launched a drug trafficking investigation in August 2024 which led them to execute search warrants in Chesterville, Ont., and Cornwall, Ont., on Wednesday, Oct. 21. While executing the search warrants, police seized more than 170 grams of suspected cocaine, 37 grams of suspected heroin, over 600 suspected opioid pills, Canadian and U.S. currency, replica firearms, cell phones and three vehicles. Police say six individuals from eastern Ontario are now facing charges. A 57-year-old from North Dundas Township has been charged with Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, three counts of possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order, four counts of failing to comply with probation order, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and multiple charges of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking. A 53-year-old from Cornwall is facing charges of Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking. A 38-year-old from Cornwall was charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence. A 30-year-old from South Stormont Township is facing charges of conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 and trafficking a Schedule I substance. A 20-year-0old from Cornwall has been charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 and trafficking a Schedule I substance. A 55-year-old from Cornwall Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence, trafficking a Schedule I substance, possession property obtained by crime under $5,000 and failing to comply with probation order. The first three accused were held for a bail hearing, while the latter three were released from custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall in December.
