A 29-year-old woman from Brant County is facing several charges after a push by law enforcement to quell drug trafficking in Haldimand County
In a news release, Haldimand OPP said members of the community street crimes unit — with help from their counterparts in Norfolk and the OPP’s regional emergency response team — arrested the woman and a 32-year-old Stoney Creek, Ont., man.
Police said they seized 169.3 grams of fentanyl and 234.4 grams of cocaine, along with a loaded gun and ammunition, drug-trafficking paraphernalia, stolen credit and bank cards, and approximately $5,200 in cash. The drugs are worth more than $80,000, police said.
Police said the drugs and cash were seized Dec. 13 when the first arrest was made and a search warrant led police to a property on Pine Street in Dunnville the next day, where the gun and ammunition were found along with a second accused.
The woman faces six weapons charges and one count of possessing property obtained by crime under $5,000 .
The man faces various drug and gun charges, along with charges of possessing stolen property over $5,000 and uttering threats.
Police said their investigation continues and they expect more charges.