Caledon OPP Seize Cocaine, Cannabis, Imitation Gun From Bolton Home

Article by Karen Martin-Robbins, Caledon Enterprise

Two 19-year-olds are facing multiple drug charges after Caledon OPP raided a home in Bolton on Sept. 11.

The Caledon Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) with the assistance of OPP Emergency Response Team and Tactics and Rescue Unit executed a search warrant at a home on Trailview Lane in Bolton in relation to a drug trafficking investigation.

Police said in a media release that officers seized about $2,000 in Canadian money, 29g of cocaine, 31g of a suspected cutting agent, 60g of cannabis, raw tobacco, bags and packaging materials, digital scales, five cellular phones, and an imitation firearm.

A 19-year-old from Caledon is charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine, trafficking in schedule I substance — cocaine, possession of imitation weapon for dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a weapon, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order, failure to comply with release order — other than to attend court, possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling, distribute illicit cannabis, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

A 19-year-old resident from Guelph-Eramosa Township has also been charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking — cocaine, trafficking in schedule I substance — cocaine, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, distribute illicit cannabis, and possessing cannabis for the purpose of selling.

Both accused were held for a bail hearing and will appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Orangeville on a later date.

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