Members of the Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid drug trafficking-related charges following an early morning RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) check on Tuesday.
Shortly after 1:00 a.m., officers were conducting a RIDE program at the intersection of County Road 40 and Highway 2 when a vehicle entered the checkpoint and was directed to stop. The investigation led officers to identify suspected controlled substances and other items believed to be associated with drug trafficking within the vehicle.
Police seized:
- Approximately 112 grams of suspected crack cocaine
- Approximately 55 grams of suspected methamphetamine
- Just over $2,400 in Canadian currency
- Drug packaging materials
- A cellular telephone
As a result of the investigation, Anthony DJETOUAND, 19-year-old of Quebec and George HARRISON, 62-year-old of Colborne, have been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking -Methamphetamine
- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Both accused were held in custody and are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other investigation is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
