Members of the Brantford Police Service Tactical Intelligence Generated Enforcement and Response Unit (T.I.G.E.R.) completed a drug trafficking investigation on Tuesday, January 11, 2023.
As a result of the investigation, a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act search warrant had been obtained and executed at addresses on Debby Crescent and a motor vehicle, in the City of Brantford.
A search of the vehicle resulted in the following items being located:
- Approximately 222 grams of suspected Methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $38,520
- Approximately 81 grams of suspected Fentanyl, with an estimated street value of $32,360
- Approximately 26 grams of suspected Cocaine, with an estimated street value of $2,580
- Approximately 14 grams of suspected Psilocybin, with an estimated street value of $286
The total estimated street value of the illicit substances seized is $73,746.
A search of the residence resulted in the following items being located:
- 5 replica BB pellet guns
As a result of this investigation, Tricia CARRIERE, 51, of Brantford, stands charged with the following:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (fentanyl – schedule I)
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (cocaine – Schedule I)
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine – Schedule I)
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (psilocybin – Schedule III)
CARRIERE was released on a Form 10.
Additionally, Albert HILLIKER, 38, of Brantford, stands charged with the following:
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (fentanyl – schedule I)
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (cocaine – Schedule I)
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (methamphetamine – Schedule I)
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (psilocybin – Schedule III)
- Fail to Comply Probation x 2, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Possession of Firearm or weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order X 2, contrary to the Criminal Code
Albert HILLIKER was held in custody for bail.
