OPP seize $30K worth of drugs during Hawkesbury traffic stop, two Ottawa men charged

More than $30,000 worth of drugs have been pulled from the streets after a traffic stop in Hawkesbury.

Members of the Hawkesbury Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped an eastbound vehicle for a burnt-out headlight on Highway 417 near mile marker 35 around 1:20 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16.

Officers seized a large quantity of drugs and $2,235 in Canadian currency.

#HawkesOPP officers stopped a vehicle on #Hwy417 due to a burnt out headlight. As a result, more than $30,000 in drugs and $2,235 in cash were seized from the vehicle. The driver and passenger were arrested and face multiple drug-related charges. ^sj pic.twitter.com/iAJ2ug3qyZ

— OPP East Region (@OPP_ER) April 17, 2024

As a result of the investigation, Etienne Joseph Montpetit, 34, of Ottawa, faces the following charges:

• Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drugs
• Adult possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

Ryan Gordon, 39, of Ottawa, faces the following charges:

• Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Cocaine
• Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Methamphetamine
• Adult possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Other Drugs
• Adult possession of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada

Both were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court on May 8 at the L’Orignal Court of Justice.