A drug investigation that started in Niagara Falls culminated with a sequence of raids in Brampton that allegedly netted police portions of suspected cocaine, fentanyl and 5 firearms, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stated on Tuesday.
OPP and Niagara Regional Police started an investigation into drug trafficking exercise inside Niagara Area in April 2024
“Investigators were able to identify a drug trafficking network that stemmed into the GTA, responsible for trafficking suspected cocaine and fentanyl as well as other illegal drugs,” an OPP launch states.
On Oct. 23, 2024, officers executed 4 search warrants in Brampton, allegedly seizing 4 handguns, one shotgun and kilos of suspected cocaine and fentanyl.
Weapons allegedly seized throughout raids in Brampton. OPP
Additionally seized had been suspected MDMA, meth, varied opioid tablets, ammunition and greater than $316,000 in Canadian money.
Michael Navarro, 29, of Brampton, is going through quite a few firearms and drug charges.
Kathy Samuel, 32, faces two counts of possession of medicine, cocaine and fentanyl, for the aim of trafficking.
Navarro stays in custody, whereas Samuel was launched and will likely be again in court docket on Dec. 5, 2024.
