DRYDEN – In the early afternoon of Nov. 4, the Dryden Detachment of the OPP conducted a traffic stop on Casimir Avenue. During the stop, the driver was found to have controlled substances and was placed under arrest.
The investigation in the seizure of suspected illicit substances, including methamphetamine, cocaine, hydromorphone and morphine, Canadian currency and items associated with drug trafficking.
A 26 years-old male from Ear Falls has been arrested and charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Schedule I substance for Trafficking - Cocaine
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance - other drugs
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Fail to comply with a probation order
The individual remained in custody until his scheduled appearance in the Ontario Court of Justice - Kenora Regional Bail Court on Nov. 4.
Members of the public who have information regarding this investigation are urged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or access their website at ontariocrimestoppers.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
