Woman and boy, 15, charged with drug trafficking in Orillia

A woman and young teen face several charges, including drug trafficking, after allegedly refusing to leave an Orillia residence.
Provincial police say the pair was arrested for unlawfully being in a dwelling on West Street North early Thursday afternoon.
They say officers found the 28-year-old woman was wanted on a warrant, and the 15-year-old boy had drugs and a large amount of cash on him.
The boy, whose identity is protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was also charged with possessing proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The woman faces 10 charges, including possessing counterfeit money, possessing a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, and two counts of failing to comply with probation.
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