A joint police investigation by the Lennox and Addington County OPP and the Kingston Police has led to the execution of a search warrant and the arrest of an individual believed to be involved in drug trafficking.
In January of 2021, the L&A County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation into drug trafficking activity within the detachment area. The OPP investigation soon suggested ties to the City of Kingston and the CSCU investigators made contact with their counterparts in the Kingston Police Drug Unit. Investigators from both police services collaborated on the investigation and on Feb. 5, 2021 members of both police services executed a search warrant at a residence in Loyalist Township.
Police seized a variety of illegal drugs believed to be fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription medications along with a quantity of cash. Three people were also arrested at the residence.
As a result of the investigation, police have charged two Kingston residents, age 25 and 30 with:
- Possession of proceeds of crime
- Four counts of possession of a Schedule I for the purpose of trafficking
- Two counts of possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking
Also arrested was a 54-year-old of Loyalist Township, who is charged with:
- Three counts of possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking
Two of the suspects were released from custody and will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Greater Napanee in April. One remains in custody.
Insp. Scott Semple, L&A County OPP Detachment Commander, said of the investigation: “Those individuals who would engage in criminal activity like drug trafficking do not concern themselves with policing jurisdictional boundaries. This investigation highlights how effective collaboration between police services is absolutely critical to the continuing efforts of the police in keeping our communities safe and secure.”