NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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In early 2019, the Guelph Police Service Drug Unit initiated an investigation into possible drug trafficking. As part of the investigation, on Feb. 28, 2019 at approximately 4 a.m., the Drug and Tactical Unit conducted a search warrant to in a residential apartment building on Carden Street.
As a result of this investigation, two individuals were arrested: A 24-year-old Guelph male and a 27-year-old Guelph male were charged with several offences including, but not limited to, conspiracy to commit under the Criminal Code, possession of a controlled substance, drug trafficking and possession of a prohibited weapon.
As a result of the search warrant, approximately $1,600 worth of drugs were seized. Drugs seized include crystal methamphetamine, crack cocaine and fentanyl. Furthermore, a conductive energy weapon was seized along with other weapons such as a machete and pellet gun.
Both males were held for a bail hearing.
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