Waterloo Regional Police have arrested two individuals and seize drugs and a firearm during an ongoing investigation.

On March 20, 2026, members of WRPS’ Street Crimes Unit completed two search warrants in Kitchener-Waterloo. 

During the searches, investigators seized drugs, including suspected methamphetamine and fentanyl. A handgun with ammunition and two replica firearms were also seized.

A 44-year-old Waterloo male and a 44-year-old Kitchener male were both arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition
• Carless storage of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited weapon (four counts)
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (three counts)

One of the accused was also charged with:

• Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order

Both accused were held for a bail hearing.