NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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As a result of an ongoing police investigation, members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP made a vehicle stop at 2:52 p.m. Sept. 15 on Yonge Street, Midland, resulting in the arrest of the passenger who was known to police.
Officers conducted a roadside investigation and seized a sharp-edged weapon, Canadian currency along with a quantity of suspected cocaine, fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.
Charged in relation to this investigation is Ian Peabody, 37, of Midland with the following offences: possession of a Schedule 1 substance (cocaine), possession of a Schedule 1 substance (opioid other than heroin), possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking (cocaine) and fail to comply with probation order.
The accused was held for bail court and will appear at a later date before the Ontario Court of Justice.
Anyone having knowledge of drug- or property-related investigations is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, [email protected] or by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). You can submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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