Three people face charges after the seizure of 47 kilograms of suspected cocaine and over 45 kilograms of illicit cannabis in Ottawa and Prince Edward County.
In September, the OPP-led Biker Enforcement Unit (BEU), Ottawa Police Service (OPS) Drug Unit and Brockville Police Service (BPS) Intelligence Unit began Project MIDFIELD to address drug trafficking activity in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario, with a nexus to the Greater Toronto Area.
On November 27, 2024, four search warrants were executed at residences and vehicles in Ottawa and Milford by members from the BEU, OPP Provincial Asset Forfeiture Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, OPS Drug Unit, OPS Neighbourhood Resource Team and OPS Tactical Unit.
A combined total of 39 charges were laid against three individuals. Two of the accused remain in custody and one was released. They are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Ottawa on a later date.
In addition to the suspected cocaine and cannabis, the following items were seized:
- One firearm – an illegal handgun
- Five magazines with ammunition
- Body armour
- 250 grams of suspected psilocybin
- Items typically associated with drug trafficking
- Over $6,800 in cash
- Two vehicles
