A handgun, drugs, and cash seized during an investigation by Huron OPP, July 9, 2024. Photo provided by Huron OPPA handgun, drugs, and cash seized during an investigation by Huron OPP, July 9, 2024. Photo provided by Huron OPP.
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Two people charged, a gun and nearly $20K in drugs seized

An investigation by Huron County OPP led to the seizure of a handgun and nearly $20,000 worth of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine.

Investigators launched the drug probe in March.

A suspect in London was identified as the case progressed. Officers with the OPP street crimes unit, the OPP emergency response team, and the London police emergency response team searched a home in the city on Tuesday. The raid turned up the illegal drugs, a .40 caliber handgun, ammunition, brass knuckles, and $1,470 in cash. The estimated value of the drugs seized is $18,790, police said.

Another $2,500 in unspecified property was also turned up during the search.

A man and woman, both aged 22, from London, were arrested. They have been charged with several weapon and drug-related offences including unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of brass knuckles, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Both of the accused have been remanded into custody with future court appearances scheduled.

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