Two people have been arrested and police are searching for a third, following a drug bust in Barrie.
Members of the Orillia Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and uniform members, executed a search warrant at a residence on Yonge Street in the city on Wednesday morning
As a result of the seaech, officers seized a quantity of fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other drugs.
Simon Pelletier, age 39 and Jeanette Belanger, age 37, both from Barrie, have been charged with:
· Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – opioid
· Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
· Three counts of possession of a schedule I substance – opioid
· Possession of a schedule I substance – Methamphetamine
· Possession of a schedule I substance – cocaine
Both accused parties were released on Form 10 Undertakings and are set to appear on April 27, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The third suspect has not been located to date, and an arrest warrant will be sought.
The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting www.opp.ca/reporting. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com