Peterborough Man Faces Multiple Charges And Has Drugs, Firearms and Cash Confiscated; Two Others Taken Into Custody

A 33-year-old Peterborough man is facing several charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Drug Unit resulting in the seizure of drugs and firearms.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

On Tuesday, an investigation was conducted in the Rubidge Street and Simcoe Street area. Officers conducted a traffic stop several blocks away and took three people into custody.

During a search after arrest, officers seized:

• A 12-gauge shotgun

• Ammunition

• 5 grams – Fentanyl

• 1 gram – Crystal Methamphetamine

• $700+ in Canadian Currency

The man arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized Possession of Weapon

• Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

• Carrying concealed weapon

• Occupant of motor vehicle knowing there was prohibited or restricted weapon

• Possession of prohibited or restricted firearm with ammo

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs

• Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 - in Canada

• Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order X3

• Fail to Comply with Probation Order X3

The accused is currently bound by three probation orders, each with the following condition: to keep the peace and be of good behaviour.

The accused is currently bound by three weapons prohibition orders with the condition not to possess any firearm, cross-bow, prohibited weapon, restricted weapon or prohibited device.

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Wednesday.

The two other people in the vehicle were arrested on the strength of warrants from other jurisdictions.

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