Vehicle stop results in significant drug seizure

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) and members of the Hanover Police Service worked together on a drug investigation that impacted communities in Grey County, Bruce County and Wellington County.

As a result of the investigation, members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a vehicle stop along Side road 5 in West Grey Township.

Following a search of the vehicle, police seized more than a kilogram of Methamphetamine and 336 Oxycodone pills. The combined, estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $108,350.00.

Police also seized a quantity of cash as offence related property.

A 45-year-old male of Hanover was charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Oxycodone for the  Purpose of Trafficking

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 7, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Also a 33-year-old of West Grey Township was charged with:

  • Possession of Methamphetamine for the Purpose of Trafficking
  • Possession of Oxycodone for the Purpose of Trafficking

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on October 7, 2020 to answer to the charges.