Three Arrested Following a Drug Trafficking Investigation
Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three individuals in relation to a drug trafficking investigation where drugs, currency, and a firearm were seized.
In July 2025, WRPS' Intelligence Unit - Gangs and Hate Crime Team initiated a drug investigation. Through investigation, a 36-year-old male, a 36-year-old female, and a 48-year-old male were identified as being involved in a drug trafficking operation in and outside the Region.
On December 30, 2025, investigators from WRPS' Gangs and Hate Crime Team, with assistance from the Drugs and Firearms Unit, Offender Management Team, and Emergency Response Team completed search warrants at two residences in connection to the investigation. As a result, investigators seized seven kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, opiates in pill form, psilocybin, marijuana, a firearm, and currency.
The 36-year-old Kitchener male and female were arrested and charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking in a Schedule I Substance (four counts)
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule IV Substance
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule III Substance
- Possession for the Purpose of Sale or Distribution – Federal Cannabis Act
- Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
The 48-year-old Kitchener male has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I Substance (two counts)
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule IV Substance
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule III Substance
- Possession for the Purpose of Sale or Distribution – Federal Cannabis Act
The accused parties were held in police custody for a bail hearing.
WRPS would like to thank the Sarnia Police Service for their assistance in this investigation and collaboration, resulting in a successful conclusion to this investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 519-570-9777.
Anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.