THIRTEEN ARRESTED IN EASTERN ONTARIO DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION
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(BANCROFT/TRENTON, ON) - A coordinated multi-unit drug trafficking investigation has led to 13 individuals facing 74 charges after significant quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine and cocaine were seized across eastern Ontario.
In February 2026, members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an intelligence-led investigation into suspected drug trafficking in the communities of Bancroft and Trenton.
On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, eight search warrants were executed at residences located in Trenton, Belleville, Bancroft and Toronto by members from:
- OPP CSCU
- OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau
- OPP Digital Forensics
- OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit
- OPP Emergency Response Team
- OPP Canine Unit
- Bancroft OPP
- Quinte West OPP
- Quinte West OPP Crime Unit
- Belleville Police Service (BPS) Intelligence/Street Crime Unit
- BPS Emergency Response Unit
As a result of the investigation, the following items were seized with approximate quantities:
- 270 g suspected fentanyl
- 315 g crystal methamphetamine
- 10 g suspected cocaine
- A quantity of opioid pills
- 12 cell phones
- Electric scooters
- Two e-bikes
- Air pistol
- Prohibited knife
Information on the accused and their respective charges is included in the attached Addendum of Charged Persons.