A 34-year-old Bracebridge man is among two facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in Burk’s Falls.
According to police, earlier this year, OPP investigators began an investigation into the trafficking of illicit drugs within the Muskoka area.
On June 4, the OPP Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit and Almaguin Highlands Community Street Crime Unit arrested a Bracebridge man in Burk’s Falls.
Police said that as the investigation progressed, investigators obtained and executed a search warrant at a residence on Main Street in Burk’s Falls, leading to the arrest of a 52-year-old Burk’s Falls man and the seizure of a significant amount of suspected drugs.
According to the OPP, investigators seized approximately 117 grams of suspected cocaine, 119 Percocet tablets, approximately 7.7 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, and approximately 2.2 grams of suspected crack cocaine.
Police also seized nine cellphones, four digital scales, and approximately $1,700 in Canadian currency.
As a result, a 34-year-old from Bracebridge is facing multiple counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
Additionally, a 52-year-old from Burk’s Falls has been charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and failing to comply with a release order.
The Bracebridge man was released from custody and is slated to appear in court on July 9. While the Burk’s Falls man remains in custody pending a bail hearing.
