Two men from Southern Ontario are facing drug and firearms charges after being pulled over on Notre Dame Avenue April 23, and a subsequent search warrant at a Brady Street home resulted in the arrest of a Sudbury man.
Based on the results of a drug trafficking investigation, Greater Sudbury Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle on Notre Dame Avenue April 23 and arrested two individuals, both from Southern Ontario.
After a search of the suspects and the vehicle, detectives located and seized a loaded handgun, approximately 180 grams of Cocaine, 56 grams of Fentanyl, 35 – 8mg Hydromorphone pills, a replica handgun and $8,900 in cash. The estimated street value of the seized drugs is $24,000.
A 35-year-old man and a 31-year-old man were charged with the following offences:
• Possession of a Schedule I controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking x3
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000
• Carry a concealed weapon.
• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm.
• Possession of a restricted firearm knowing its possession is unauthorized.
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle.
• Possession of a restricted firearm with ammunition.
• Firearm – Tampering with serial number.
• Firearm – Possession contrary to prohibition order x 2
• Driving while under suspension – Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
A subsequent search warrant was conducted at a residence on Brady Street resulting in the arrest of a third individual from Greater Sudbury.
The 26-year-old man was charged with the following offences:
• Fail to comply with release order.
• Ammunition - Possession contrary to prohibition order
All three individuals were held in police custody overnight and will attend court today, April 25, to answer to the charges.
Anyone with information related to individuals selling, trafficking or manufacturing illicit drugs in our community is encouraged to contact police 705-675-9171 or Crimestoppers 705-222-8477.
The GSPS Drug Enforcement Unit of the Integrated Crime Section remains committed to working collaboratively with our Policing and community partners focusing its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security, and wellness of our community.
The Integrated Crime Section aims to identify and disrupt organized crime in Greater Sudbury through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional police work resulting in the arrest of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime.
