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.
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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:
