Two Peterborough residents are facing drug trafficking charges following a police investigation that led to the seizure of suspected cocaine, cash and other items from a Bethune Street property.
The Ontario Provincial Police say members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit assisted the Collingwood Community Street Crime Unit with an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.
On Monday, November 2, officers executed a search warrant at an address on Bethune Street in Peterborough, resulting in the arrests of two individuals.
During the search, police seized several items, including:
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31.7 grams of suspected cocaine
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Eight grams of suspected crack cocaine
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More than $2,300 in Canadian currency
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Two cellphones
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Other items police say are associated with drug trafficking
As a result of the investigation, 34-year-old Joshua Bembich of Peterborough was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and failing to comply with a release order.
Gaybryelle Hood, 31, also of Peterborough, was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Both accused were held in custody pending bail hearings and were scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Peterborough on Tuesday, November 3.
The charges have not been proven in court.
The investigation was led by the Collingwood Community Street Crime Unit, with assistance from officers in Peterborough and Northumberland.
