Peterborough Police Release Two Names Who Were Arrested For Possession For Trafficking Charges; Drugs, a Firearm and Cash Were Seized

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Two people are facing multiple possession charges after an investigation on 360 Reid St. and the surrounding area as reported on Thursday.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The investigation was conducted by Peterborough Police Service Intelligence, Crime Analyst and Drug Units, with assistance of the Street Crime Unit.

The incident follows a previous arrest in May 2024. A firearm, illicit drugs and cash were seized during the investigation. Three additional individuals have been identified as trafficking in controlled substances (fentanyl and cocaine) at this premise. Police say warrants are being sought for their arrests.

Officers with the Drug Unit and the Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at two residences in Peterborough and a vehicle on Wednesday.

Items seized:

  • 428 grams of Cocaine

  • 755.8 grams of Crystal Methamphetamine

  • 318 grams of Psilocybin

  • 1017.1 grams of MDMA

  • 154 prescription pills

  • Loaded Glock 9mm handgun 

  • Over $15,000 Canadian Currency

32-year-old Travis McCanna from Peterborough was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Oxycodone

  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

37-year-old Tiara Anderson from Peterborough, was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

  • Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Percocet

  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000

  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm

  • Possession of Loaded Prohibited or Restricted Firearm

  • Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose

“I understand the frustration and feelings of being unsafe that many in our community have expressed as it relates to activities that involve the trafficking of illicit substances and the crimes that spring from it,” Stuart Betts, Peterborough Police Chief. “The illicit drug trade is almost always connected with violence, including firearms-related violence. And as you will see, in both incidents mentioned in today’s release firearms were seized by our officers.”

Both of the accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Thursday,

Given the nature of the activity and items seized during this investigation, the names of the accused are being released according to Peterborough Police.

“These arrests also represent the ongoing dedication of our Drug Unit and Street Crime Investigators to disrupt and dismantle these operations in our city,” said Betts. “There can be no tolerance for those who would prey on those who battle addiction, and perpetuate their struggles. To all residents, we will continue to make Your Safety Our Priority.”

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