Search warrant leads to drug trafficking charges for Renfrew man

Photo of seized property as a result of a recent investigation. Photo courtesy of the OPP East Region.

By Zachary Zettel

Posted Aug 22, 2026 07:21:50 AM.

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region have laid charges as a result of a drug trafficking investigation in Renfrew.

A search warrant was carried out on Aug. 20, by the OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit, ending with a man being arrested. The man, a 39-year-old from Renfrew is now being charged with drug trafficking and related offences after an investigation.

Through a search warrant, police were able to locate and take possession of suspected cocaine and three replica firearms.

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If you have information regarding illegal drug activity in your community, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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