OPP seize crystal meth, cocaine and weapons during Renfrew traffic stop

Two people face drug and weapons charges following a traffic stop in Renfrew.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Street Crime Unit and Renfrew OPP stopped a vehicle on O’Brien Road just before 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27.

One person in the vehicle was arrested on outstanding warrants and a second person was also taken into custody.

A search of the vehicle turned up suspected crystal methamphetamine, methamphetamine, cocaine, ecstasy, psilocybin, fentanyl patches, cannabis resin and dried cannabis.

Officers also seized three imitation firearms, pepper spray, a collapsible baton, cash and items associated with drug trafficking.

Shannon Amikons, 44, of North Algona Wilberforce, and James Dennis, 43, of Cornwall, face the following charges:

• Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (five counts)
• Possession of a Schedule 3 substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling
• Possession of over 30-grams of dried cannabis in a public place
• Possession of illicit cannabis

Additionally, Dennis is charged with:

• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
• Having care or control of a vehicle with cannabis readily available
• Operating a vehicle without insurance
• Using a plate not authorized for a vehicle
• Altering/destroying/removing a vehicle identification number
• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime-under $5000