NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police Street Crime Unit began a preliminary investigation after receiving information into persons involved in suspected drug trafficking within the City of Barrie.
On Friday, June 9, 2017 at 1:15 p.m. the investigation led the Street Crime Unit to conduct a vehicle stop in a business parking lot at 409 Yonge Street, in the City of Barrie. The two males that were inside the vehicle were arrested and the following items were located and seized:
- 5.5 ounces of Cocaine
- 1.05 grams of Heroin
- 18 grams of Cannabis Marijuana
- Multiple cellular phones
- A quantity of cash
A 19-year old Barrie male was charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance- Cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine
- Possession of a Controlled Substance- Heroin
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking- Heroin
- Possession of a Controlled Substance- Marijuana
- Fail to Comply with Probation
- Fail to Comply with Probation
A 19-year-old Toronto male was charged with:
- Possession of a Controlled Substance- Cocaine
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking- Cocaine
- Possession of a Controlled Substance- Heroin
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking- Heroin
- Possession of a Controlled Substance- Marijuana
Both males were held at the Barrie Police Service for bail court. It is believed the street value of the drugs seized in relation to this investigation exceeds $13,700. Investigators feel this seizure and the arrests of these individuals will further thwart trafficking of illicit drugs on the streets of Barrie.
The public is reminded that anyone who may have information into the illegal distribution or possession of drugs can anonymously report to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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