Brantford police arrest three, seize large quantity of illegal drugs

Brantford police have arrested three people and seized a large quantity of illegal substances following a drug trafficking investigation.

On Feb. 23 at approximately 9 p.m., officers arrested three people in the area of Market and Sheridan streets. Along with the arrests, the following items were seized:

• 462.6 grams of fentanyl
• 677 hydromorphone (Dilaudid) pills
• 175.5 grams of methamphetamine
• 36.8 grams of cocaine
• Digital scales and drug paraphernalia
• Stun gun
• Butterfly knife
• Loaded handgun
• A large quantity of Canadian Currency
• Suspect vehicle

Authorities say the combined street value of the illegal drugs is estimated at $113,700.

Later the same day around 11:15 p.m., search warrants were executed at two residences in Brantford.

As a result of the investigation, a 38-year-old Brantford man was arrested and is facing the following charges:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking; Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking: Cocaine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking: Methamphetamine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking: Hydromorphone
• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (two counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• Careless Storage of Firearm
• Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
• Possession of a Firearm

A 33-year-old Hamilton man was also arrested and stands charged with the following:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
• Breach of Probation
• Possession of Proceeds of Crime

A 34-year-old woman from Hamilton was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl.

Anyone with information related to this investigation or any other drug-related offence is asked to contact police at 519-756-0113.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Web tips can also be submitted via their website.

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