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Drugs, money, guns recovered in North Perth

Perth OPP seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and hydromorphone, Canadian currency, weapons and property
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Perth OPP recovered drugs, cash and weapons after a search warrant was executed in Listowel. 

On May 3, detachment officers joined the Perth County community street crime unit and the West Region emergency response team at a Derry Street address.

Police seized suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine and hydromorphone, valued at $7,690, Canadian currency ($215), weapons and property valued at $2,750.

A 33-year-old from North Perth was charged with:

-      Poss of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- opioid (other than heroin)

-      Fail to comply with probation order

-      Poss of a schedule I substance - methamphetamine

-      Poss of a schedule I substance - opioid (other than heroin)

-      Poss of a firearm or ammunition contrary to prohibition order (three counts)

-      Carrying concealed weapon

-      Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court (two counts)

-      Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

A 31-year-old of North Perth was charged with:

-      Poss of a Schedule I substance - methamphetamine

-      Obstruct a peace officer

-      Poss of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking- opioid (other than heroin)

-      Failure to comply with release order- other than to attend court (two counts)

-      Poss of a schedule I substance - opioid (other than heroin)

 Both accused are in custody pending a bail hearing.

Anyone with information regarding this or any incident is asked to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or online at www.opp.ca/reporting. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.P3tips.com.