Drug trafficking investigation leads to seizure of weapons and stolen property: OPP
Three people from Simcoe County face charges in relation to a drug trafficking investigation that police say resulted in the seizure of several weapons, drugs and thousands of dollars worth of stolen property.
Officers executed search warrants on Thursday at Barrie, Essa and Tay residences.
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Police say officers found 121 grams of suspected cocaine, imitation handguns, a switchblade knife, unmarked cigarettes, roughly $5,000 in cash and about $20,000 worth of jewelry.
They also seized vehicles as part of the case.
Two 42-year-old men from Angus and a 38-year-old man from Barrie are charged with weapons and drug-related offences.
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