Members of the Quinte West OPP have laid multiple drug trafficking-related charges following a traffic stop in Quinte West.
On Wednesday shortly after 12:30 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Leopold Street and West Street.
During the investigation, police arrested a wanted individual who was subsequently found to be in possession of suspected controlled substances.
As a result of the investigation, officers seized quantities of suspected fentanyl and opioids, along with approximately $2,000 in Canadian currency and multiple cell phones.
Christopher Johnston, 24, of Quinte West, has been charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Fail to comply with probation order
Lawrence Hamilton, 56, of Quinte West, has been charged with:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – methamphetamine
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – other drugs
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
- Driving while under suspension
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused were both held for bail hearings.
