Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two individuals and seized a loaded handgun and controlled substances following a firearms and drug trafficking investigation in Kitchener.

In early 2026, members of the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Central Division Street Crime Team initiated an investigation into drug trafficking and firearms-related offences.

On August 12, 2026, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the area of Country Hill Drive in Kitchener.

As a result of the search, investigators seized:

• A loaded handgun
• Ammunition
• Suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and hydromorphone

A 34-year-old male and a 26-year-old Kitchener female were arrested and jointly charged with:

• Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited device
• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
• Careless storage of a firearm

The 34-year-old male was also charged with possession of a firearm contrary to a prohibition order and fail to comply with a probation order.

The 26-year-old female was additionally charged with fail to comply with a court order.

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