DRUG TRAFFICKING

WOODSTOCK, ON (September 5, 2023) – Police have charged three in a drug trafficking investigation.

On Friday, September 1, 2023, the Woodstock Police Service Criminal Intelligence and Drug Enforcement Unit executed two warrants in relation to a drug trafficking investigation, with the assistance of the Emergency Response Unit (ERU) and Community Response Unit (CRU).

During the investigation, police seized a taser, a crossbow, an imitation firearm, cocaine, and Canadian currency.

A 47-year-old, a 29-year-old, and a 51-year-old all of Woodstock, ON are facing charges of:

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine;
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000; and
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

Additionally, the 51-year-old accused is facing a charge of possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order.

The three accused are scheduled to appear in court in October.

The Woodstock Police Service would like to encourage anyone having information about these investigations to contact the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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