Nottawasaga OPP have charged three people for drug and weapons offences after executing search warrants.
In August 2024, the Community Street Crime Unit started a drug trafficking investigation.
On October 3rd, police searched three residences in Barrie, Essa Township, and Tay Township, with the help of detachments from Huronia West, Orillia, Southern Georgian Bay, and Collingwood and Blue Mountains, as well as the Muskoka Crime Unit.
Police seized 121 grams of cocaine, 4 imitation handguns, a switchblade, drug trafficking paraphernalia, cash, jewellery, and unmarked cigarettes.
Two 42-year-old men from Angus, and a 38-year-old man from Barrie are facing various charges.