4 arrested after Cobourg police seized drugs during firearm search – Peterborough | The Canadian News

Four Cobourg, Ontario residents face drug trafficking charges after searching a residence in the city on Thursday.

According to the Cobourg Police Service, investigators carried out a search warrant at a George Street residence as part of a firearms investigation.

Police say no firearm was found, however officers located and seized drugs, including 0.5 grams of fentanyl, 9.3 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, and 0.6 grams of suspected cocaine, along with money. cash, scales and drug paraphernalia.

Benjamin Staples, 43, Richard Staples, 68, Diane Staples, 71, and Christopher Morris, 41, all of Cobourg, were arrested and charged with three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Benjamin was also charged with possession of the proceeds of crime of less than $ 5,000 and two counts of failure to comply with a release order. He was detained for a scheduled bail hearing in court in Cobourg on Friday.

The other three were released for compromises with conditions and a court date on January 26, 2022 in Cobourg, police said Friday.

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