Two Newbury men face drugs, weapons charges

Two Newbury men face drugs weapons charges

Two Newbury men face charges after police seized several firearms and drugs in South Middlesex and West Elgin, provincial police say.

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Two Newbury men face charges after police seized several firearms and drugs in South Middlesex and West Elgin, provincial police say.

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Investigators seized firearms, cash and illegal and prescription drugs on Nov. 19, Elgin OPP said Thursday.

A 37-year-old Newbury man faces a string of charges including drug possession for the purpose of trafficking, relating to substances including cocaine and oxycodone, possession of a controlled substance, unauthorized possession of a firearm, careless storage of a firearm and ammunition, and three counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device, among others.

A 39-year-old Newbury man is also charged with drug possession for the purpose of trafficking

Both men are to appear in St. Thomas court at a future date.

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