Multiple drug-trafficking-related charges have been laid after a traffic stop in Quinte West.
Officers with Quinte West OPP conducted the traffic stop in the area of Leopold Street and West Street just after 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
During the investigation, police arrested a wanted individual who was subsequently found to be in possession of suspected controlled substances.
As a result of an investigation, police say they were able to seize quantities of suspected fentanyl and opioids, along with approximately $2,000 in Canadian currency and multiple cellphones.
Twenty-four-year-old Christopher Johnston of Quinte West has been charged with the following:
- 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
Fifty-six-year-old Lawrence Hamilton of Quinte West has been charged with the following:
- 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 held for a bail hearing.
