Waterloo Regional Police have charged a youth and an adult in connection to an ongoing drug investigation in Waterloo Region.

As part of the investigation, on September 16, 2025, members of WRPS’ Drugs and Firearms Unit, with the assistance of the Emergency Response Team, arrested two males in Kitchener.

Through investigation, police determined that the arrested youth was wanted on warrants with Toronto Police Service (TPS), Peel Regional Police Service, Thunder Bay Police Service, and the Ontario Provincial Police, for over 40 offences, including eight counts of Robbery, Theft of Motor Vehicle Involving Violence, and Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (five counts).

The arrested adult was also wanted on a warrant from TPS for several offences, including Fail to Comply with Release Order, Obstruct Peace Officer, and Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking.

Investigators seized drugs, including suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and oxycodone. A loaded handgun was also seized.

As a result of the investigation, a 17-year-old male was charged with multiple offences, including: 

• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Carry Concealed Weapon
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Possess Restricted Firearm with Ammunition (Loaded)
• Possess Prohibited Device (Extended Magazine)
• Unauthorized Possession of Firearm in Motor Vehicle
• Possession of Firearm knowing Possession Unauthorized
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
• Possession of a Schedule I substance
• Fail to Comply with YCJA Sentence
• Fail to Comply with Release Order (three counts) 

A 22-year-old male from the Greater Toronto Area was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I substance and Fail to Comply with Release Order.

Both accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.