On October 18, 2020, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Hanover Police Service concluded a lengthy Controlled Drugs & Substances Act (CDSA) investigation with the arrest of two individuals at a property along 7th Street in Hanover.
During the arrest, police seized a large quantity of Methamphetamine. The estimated value of the seized controlled substance is $100,700.00.
Police also seized offence related property including 2 cell phones and a quantity of Canadian currency.
A 34-year-old male from Hanover was charged with:
- Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- Flight from police
- Operation while Prohibited
- 2 counts of Fail to comply with Release Order
- 2 counts of Fail to comply with Probation Order
The accused was held in custody pending the result of a bail hearing.
A 30-year-old female from Brockton was also charged with:
- Possession of Methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Flight from police
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on December 16, 2020 to answer to the charges.
The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.
