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Minden man charged in drug trafficking investigation

A Minden Hills resident is one of two people arrested in relation to drug trafficking within the City of Kawartha Lakes.

According to a press release from City of Kawartha Lakes OPP, on Nov. 7, as a result of a drug investigation the OPP Community Street Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop on Highway 12 which resulted in the seizure of:

  • approximately 339 grams of suspected cocaine
  • 76 grams of suspected methamphetamine
  • a large amount of assorted cannabis edibles
  • 1.43 kg of dried cannabis
  • $540 of Canadian currency 
  • a 2007 BMW motor vehicle in relation to the offence

A 39-year-old Minden Hills resident and a 59-year-old Coboconk resident have been 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 proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Possession of over 30g dried cannabis in a public place
  • Possession of cannabis for the purpose of distributing.

Both accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay at a later date.

– Staff