28-07-2025
Organized crime charges levelled at alleged drug dealers across Ontario
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Three people were busted on drug trafficking and organized crime charges.
In the spring, members of the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) opened an investigation into drug trafficking in Huntsville.
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On Thursday, numerous units of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed warrants at several homes Huntsville and Thorold.
A variety of drugs were seized during the searches.
As a result, three people were arrested and have been charged including:
A 34-year-old Thorold woman:
Participating in a criminal organization
Conspiracy
Trafficking in a Schedule I substance
Two counts of failing to comply with recognizance
Possession of Sch I substance
Unauthorized possession of prohibited firearm
Possession of prohibited firearm knowing possession unauthorized
Possession of a loaded prohibited firearm
Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
Careless storage of a firearm
A 34-year-old Toronto man:
Participating in a criminal organization
Conspiracy
Three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime
Two counts of failing to comply with release order
A 64-year-old Huntsville man:
Participating in a criminal organization
Conspiracy
Trafficking in a Schedule I substance
The first two accused were held for a bail hearing. The Huntsville man was released and is to appear in Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge later.
If you have any information about crime, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report minor occurrences go online or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display, and you will remain anonymous. You will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
