Owen Sound police officers laid a total of 26 firearms and drug trafficking related offences following an arrest of a Brampton man at 10:00 am on March 31st.
Police officers arrested a Brampton resident in connection with a complex Fentanyl and methamphetamine trafficking investigation.
Police allege a man in a rental vehicle arrived at an East side residence carrying a loaded .45 calibre semi-automatic pistol that was concealed in a shoulder holster as well as three magazines containing numerous rounds of additional ammunition.
Police reported that a search of the vehicle lead to the seizure of two loaded pistol grip, pump-action shotguns as well as ammunition belts containing shotgun rounds, additional handgun rounds, police-style body armour, an expandable baton and various knives.
Police also located highly toxic Fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and cash proceeds of crime in the vehicle. More than $1000 in cash was seized along with drugs with an approximate street value in excess of $6,500.
Police said illicit Fentanyl is the deadly drug suspected in the overdose deaths of six Owen Sound residents so far this year including three people who lost their lives in the week of March 14th to 20th alone.
Police charged Daniel Anderson, 35, with a total of 26 firearms and drug trafficking related offences.
Chief Craig Ambrose advised “I am extremely proud of our officers for their work in taking a dangerous criminal off the streets of Owen Sound. This is a significant seizure both of drugs and weapons and it reflects our Service’s continuous commitment to ensuring the safety and well being of our community”.