Weapons and drugs seized by OPP in the Township of Melancthon, February 1, 2025. Photo provided by Dufferin OPP.Weapons and drugs seized by OPP in the Township of Melancthon, February 1, 2025. Photo provided by Dufferin OPP.
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Weapons, drugs seized from vehicle, Southampton man charged

Nearly half a dozen charges have been laid against a Southampton man after various weapons and drugs were found inside a vehicle crashed in the Township of Melancthon.

Dufferin OPP were called about a vehicle in the ditch near County Road 17 around 3:40 a.m. on Saturday. Officers arrived on scene and quickly determined the driver of the vehicle had a suspended licence.

A search of the vehicle found a replica silver revolver handgun on the driver's seat, along with a replica long gun, flick knives, and a substance believed to be methamphetamine.

A 37-year-old from Southampton is charged with two counts of assault and possession of drugs, and one count of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

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