A Whitby man is dealing with 68 gun and drug-related charges following a police investigation.
In the present day, the OPP introduced that 20 unlawful weapons–together with one assault rifle–and 73 kilograms of illicit medication have been seized following a joint drug trafficking investigation carried out by the OPP-led Provincial Joint Forces Weapons and Gangs Enforcement Group (PGNG) and Montreal police.
In line with police, the investigation recognized massive portions of cocaine transported between Toronto and Montréal and the encompassing space.
Toronto police additionally participated within the investigation.
Police say that on March 27, officers executed two search warrants on a car and residence on Ridelle Avenue in Toronto. Police allege that over the course of the search, officers seized roughly 60 kilograms of cocaine and huge portions of methamphetamine, a number of weapons, 3,000 rounds of ammunition, bulletproof vests, one ballistic helmet and extra.
Police say Bradley Nelson, 35, is dealing with over 60 charges in reference to the investigation.
The accused was held in custody and can seem in court docket on Could 2.
“By working in partnership with law enforcement in Québec, the OPP-led PGNG has disrupted the movement of controlled substances interprovincial,” mentioned Detective Inspector Lee Fulford, OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, in an announcement.
“We will continue to work together to hold individuals responsible for drug and firearm trafficking.”
The fees haven’t been confirmed in court docket.
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