A teenager from Quebec and a man in his 60s from Colborne are facing charges after Quinte West OPP seized drugs during a RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere) program early Tuesday.
Officers were conducting a RIDE program at the intersection of County Road 40 and Highway 2 just after 1 a.m. 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, 19-year-old Anthony Djetouand of Quebec and George Harrison, 62-years-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.
