Two arrested after drug bust in Leaminton [Video]

Essex County OPP have charged two people with drug-related offences following the execution of a warrant in Leamington.

The OPP Essex County Community Street Crime Unit, West Region OPP Tactical Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team Unit, OPP K9 Unit and Leamington OPP uniform members, executed a search warrant at an address on Seacliff Drive West on Dec. 10.

During the search, officers seized a quantity of illicit drugs suspected to be Fentanyl and Psilocybin, stolen property, a firearm and ammunition.

Police say total value of items seized is $19,300.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old Leamington resident was arrested and charged. The accused is also facing charges related to a stolen motor vehicle in Leamington reported on November 17, 2024.

The charges are:

• · Careless storage of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited device or ammunition (Two Counts)
• · Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
• · Possession of Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (Two Counts)
• · Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• · Unauthorized Possession of Weapon
• · Possession …