July 11, 2025

Three arrested in significant drug bust in Southgate by OPP

The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), with the assistance of multiple specialized OPP units, has concluded a significant drug trafficking investigation in the Southgate area.

In May 2025, the Grey Bruce CSCU initiated an investigation into suspected trafficking of Schedule I substances. As a result of the investigation, Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) search warrants were ex ecuted at multiple residences in the Southgate area on June 27, 2025.

The operation involved members of the OPP West Region and Central Region Tactics and Rescue Units (TRU), Emergency Response Teams (ERT), Canine Unit, and several Community Street Crime Units from across the province.

During the execution of the warrants, detectives seized:

• 65 grams of suspected cocaine
• 28 grams of suspected heroin
• 10.5 grams of suspected methamphetamine
• Five prohibited weapons/devices, including an overcapacity handgun magazine
• A stolen motorcycle valued at approximately $5,500
• Suspected drug trafficking paraphernalia
• Approximately $550 in Canadian currency

The estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $10,300. This seizure represents a significant disruption to the local drug trade.

The following individuals have been charged under the Controlled Drugs and Substanc es Act and the Criminal Code of Canada with the following:

A 38-year-old woman of Dundalk:

• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

A 43-year-old man of Dundalk:

• Possession of a Weapon Knowing it is Prohibited (Five counts)
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Heroin
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

A 39-year-old woman of Dundalk:

• Possession of a Weapon Knowing it is Prohibited (Five counts)
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Heroin
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

38-year-old was held for a bail hearing and remanded until July 2, 2025, at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound. 39-year-old and 43-year-old were released from custody an d are scheduled to appear in court on July 24, 2025, also in Owen Sound.

The Grey Bruce OPP remains committed to protecting our communities from the harms associated with illegal drug activity. Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking is encouraged to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Stolen motorcycle valued at $5,500.

 

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