More than $340,000 worth of property was seized during a joint investigation by the City of Kawartha Lakes Detachment and the Dufferin Detachment of the OPP.
On August 17th, officers searched a home in Nestleton and arrested a 41-year-old man.
Investigators located and seized the following items:
· A 2021 BMW X5 SUV
· Two cellular phones
· A large quantity of cocaine
· Over $80,000 cash
· Two Rolex watches and gold chains
· Various vehicle documents
· Glock Gen 4 9mm restricted firearm
· Smith and Wesson 40 calibre restricted firearm loaded with 10 rounds of ammunition
The approximate value of the seized items was $340,000.
The accused was charged with following offences:
· Possession for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
· Possession of property obtained by crime over $5000 – Two counts
· Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm
· Possession of a loaded restricted firearm
· Possession of a firearm knowing the serial number has been tampered with – Two counts
· Careless storage of a restricted firearm – Two counts
(Written by: Jordan Mercier)
