Two people are facing multiple drug and weapon charges after an officer with the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Brant County Detachment initiated a traffic stop in Paris.
An officer stopped a vehicle after observing suspicious activity while conducting proactive patrols in the area of Nimmo Street in the County of Brant at approximately 3:38 p.m. on Wednesday November 16, 2022.
A quantity of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and an imitation firearm was seized and two people were arrested.
Police have charged 31-year-old David HAMILTON from Brantford with the following offences:
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin),
· Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order and
· Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose.
Police have charged 34-year-old Kyle LICKERS of no fixed address with the following offences:
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine,
· Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin),
· Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose,
· Possession of imitation weapon for Dangerous Purpose and
· Obstruct Peace Officer.
The accused are scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.