NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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In the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 26, Barrie police observed a stolen pickup truck parked at a hotel on Essa Road.
The investigation led officers to a hotel room where two suspects were located and arrested. Also located was a large amount of crystal meth, cocaine, and fentanyl, along with several knives which were determined to be prohibited weapons.
A 31-year-old Barrie male was charged with:
- 3 counts Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
- 3 counts Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000
- Possession of Stolen Property under $5,000
- Possession Prohibited Weapon
- 4 counts of Possessing Weapons Contrary to Prohibition Orders
A 38-year-old Barrie female was charged with:
- 3 counts Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
- 3 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance
- Possession of Stolen Property over $5,000
- Possession of Stolen Property under $5,000
- Possession Prohibited Weapon
The approximate value of the seized drugs was $8,500. Both parties were held for bail.
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