Barrie police bust man and woman in drug trafficking investigation
![Evidence Police display evidence allegedly seized during search warrants in Barrie, Ont., on Mon., Dec. 4, 2023. (Source: Barrie Police Services)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2023/12/7/evidence-1-6677818-1701974634884.jpeg)
Police in Barrie executed five search warrants earlier this week in connection with a drug investigation spanning several months.
Officers with the street crime unit took two people into custody on Monday during the raids.
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The two are accused of having roughly 2.5 kilograms of cocaine, oxycodone pills, MDMA (commonly known as ecstasy), and a large amount of Canadian cash.
Officers also seized two vehicles as part of the investigation.
A 32-year-old man and a 21-year-old woman, both from Barrie, are charged with drug possession, drug trafficking and possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000.
They have since been released from police custody with a future court date.
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