On December 18, 2024, officers from the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), with support from Oxford CSCU, the Emergency Response Team (ERT), and OPP Canine Services, executed a search warrant at a residence on Governors Road East.
Authorities seized a quantity of methamphetamine and opioids, along with property believed to have been obtained through criminal activity.
A 38-year-old from Brant County faces charges including possession of methamphetamine and opioids for the purpose of trafficking, altering or destroying a vehicle identification number, fraudulent concealment, and possession of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000.
A 39-year-old, also from Brant County, has been charged with similar offences, in addition to two counts of failing to comply with a probation order.
One of the accused was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Brantford on February 13, 2025. The second remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
Police say the investigation is ongoing and more charges may be laid.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, with cash rewards of up to $2,000 available.