Waterloo Regional Police have arrested three individuals and seized firearms and drugs in Kitchener.

In April 2026, members of the WRPS’ Street Crime Team initiated a firearms investigation. 

On May 22, 2026, officers completed a search warrant at a residence on Vanier Drive and seized the following:

• Two firearms (one replica and one with ammunition)
• Suspected cocaine
• Suspected fentanyl 
• Stolen identity documents
• Stolen business documents 

As a result of the investigation, two males, ages 37 and 35, and a 36-year-old female, all from Kitchener were arrested and charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm with ammunition
• Careless storage of a firearm
• Possession for the purpose of trafficking (two counts)

The 35-year-old male was additionally charged with:

• Possession of weapon contrary to prohibition order
• Failure to comply with order
• Breach probation 

The 37-year-old male was additional charged with:

• Unauthorized possession of a weapon
• Possess identity document
• Possession of weapon contrary to prohibition order
• Beach of probation 

The three accused were held for a bail hearing.