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London Man Charged In Drugs, Weapons Bust

A London man was among those arrested after a large amount of drugs, weapons, cash, and stolen property was found at a Huron County home.

Police say on Wednesday, members from the Huron County OPP, Community Street Crime Unit, West Region Emergency Response Team, and West Region Canine searched a residence on Hullett-McKillop Rd. in Central Huron.

Police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs, including methamphetamine, fentanyl, cannabis, and magic mushrooms. The drugs have a combined, estimated street value of $12,490.

Drug trafficking paraphernalia and cash were seized at the scene. Police also recovered prohibited weapons and stolen property, including a pickup truck, an ATV, a generator, and a Mig welder.

Police have arrested and charged six people in connection to the bust and are also looking to arrest another male suspect.

A 35-year-old man from London has been charged with:

  • Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon
  • Possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to a prohibition Order
He has since been released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for July 23 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Goderich.

Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 524-8314. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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