Woodstock Police arrest four in two city busts

Lee Griffi, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Two recent busts by city police have resulted in $15,000 worth of illicit drugs and a firearm being taken off city streets.

The first trafficking investigation was led by the Drug and Intelligence Unit and resulted in the arrest of two people along with the seizure of drugs, cash and suspected proceeds of crime.

On May 15, police executed search warrants at multiple locations in Woodstock. A 43-year-old male and a 22-year-old female were arrested and jointly charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a Schedule I substance, possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 and possession of a Schedule IV substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Police seized suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $7,500 along with quantities of suspected cocaine, Hydromorphone tablets and over $4,000 in cash.

The accused were held in custody pending a bail hearing.

The second bust came after a traffic stop was conducted on May 16 at 2:30 when patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Bedi Drive and Knights Lane. The routine stop turned into a further investigation, resulting in the arrest and charging of two Kitchener men.

The pair of 32-year-old males have been charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and unauthorized possession of a weapon. Both also face separate charges under the Highway Traffic Act.

Police seized cocaine with an estimated street value of $3,800, along with a quantity of cannabis, prescription pills and nearly $2,000 in cash.

Both were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

The Woodstock Police Service is asking anyone with information about these investigations to contact them or Crime Stoppers.