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Drug Seizure and Trafficking Charges

Nov 9, 2020

Incident 20-44044

On Monday, November 9, 2020 at approximately 12:20 am, Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call to report an elderly male in medical distress at a residence in the area of East Avenue.
 
Officers attended the scene to check on the well-being of occupants. All appeared in order within the residence with no occupants found in medical distress.
 
Upon arrival, officers observed a male attempting to flee police. Investigation revealed that this individual was subject to a court ordered recognizance and two court ordered probation orders. The male was located in breach of conditions of these orders.
 
Further investigation found the male in possession of the following items, which were seized by officers:
  • 8.2 grams (approx.) of cocaine with an approximate street value of $820
  • 4 percoset pills with an approximate street value of $20
  • Approximately $3700 in Canadian currency
 
As a result of the investigation, a 19 year old male from Ohsweken is charged with the following:
  • Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act x 2
  • Breech of judicial release order contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Breech of probation contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada and
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under the Criminal Code of Canada
 
The accused is currently being held for bail.
 
Anyone with information regarding this matter or any other drug-related activities is asked to contact the Street Crime Unit of the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-0113 ext. 2286. Tipsters who wish to remain anonymous are asked to contact Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.tipsubmit.com/WebTips.aspx?AgencyID=251
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