Man faces 16 charges in Norfolk County drug bust

A 38-year-old man is facing 16 charges after an ongoing drug trafficking investigation originating in Norfolk County.

On Tuesday, officers executed search warrants around 2:30 a.m at properties on Harley Road in Brant County.

Police say they took one person into custody without incident when entering one of the properties.

Investigators say searches of the properties resulted in the recovery of quantities of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine, Xanax and oxycodone, along with drug trafficking paraphernalia, Canadian currency, ammunition and prohibited weapons.

Officers also recovered four stolen vehicles, including two pickup trucks and two sport utility vehicles.

Michael Vos of Brant County is facing multiple weapon and drug-related charges as well as possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused remains in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Simcoe on Thursday.

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