Grey Bruce OPP say they have concluded a months-long drug trafficking investigation in Wiarton and seized hundreds of thousands of dollars in drugs.
The Grey-Bruce OPP Community Street Crime Unit, with support from multiple specialized units, concluded a months-long drug trafficking investigation with the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of a substantial quantity of controlled substances and offence-related property.
In July 2025, members of the Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) initiated an investigation into suspected drug trafficking activity in Wiarton. OPP allege two individuals were identified as key figures in the distribution of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine in the region.
They say, following extensive surveillance and intelligence gathering, officers obtained a search warrant for a residence on Frank Street in Wiarton.
On the morning of Thursday, October 9th OPP from Grey-Bruce, with assistance from Huron-Perth CSCU, Wellington CSCU, Central Region Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region Emergency Response Team, and Canine Services, executed the warrant.
OPP say one of the accused was located inside the residence and arrested without incident.
On October 10th, a second person was arrested in connection with the same investigation.
As a result of the search, officers seized what they describe as a significant amount of controlled substances which included suspected fentanyl, suspected cocaine, and suspected methamphetamine, with a potential street value of over $300,000
Grey Bruce OPP Inspector Marla Barfoot says in a statement, “This investigation represents an outstanding effort by our Community Street Crime Unit and supporting teams,” adding, “The suspected fentanyl seizure is one of the largest ever in Bruce and Grey Counties, and it represents a significant disruption to the illegal drug trade in our region. I’m proud of the teamwork, professionalism, and commitment shown throughout this operation.”
They also seized $1,695 in cash and what OPP say were various items of drug processing paraphernalia.
Police say the estimated value of the seized offence-related property is approximately $1,800.
A 31 year old Toronto man is charged with possession of identity documents, failing to comply with probation order, possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. He was held for bail and remains in custody with another bail hearing October 30th.
A 58 year old Wiarton woman is charged with possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking. She was released on an undertaking.
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