Two charged after Quinte West OPP seize suspected cocaine, methamphetamine during RIDE check
Two suspects are facing drug trafficking charges after Quinte West OPP say they discovered suspected cocaine and methamphetamine during a RIDE checkpoint early Tuesday morning.
Police were conducting a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) program at the intersection of County Road 40 and Highway 2 shortly after 1 a.m. on Nov. 10, when a vehicle entered the checkpoint and was directed to stop.
During the investigation, officers discovered suspected controlled substances and items believed to be associated with drug trafficking inside the vehicle, according to a Tuesday morning media release from OPP.
Officers seized approximately 112 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 55 grams of suspected methamphetamine and more than $2,400 in Canadian currency.
Drug packaging materials and a cellphone were also seized.
As a result, Anthony Djetouand, 19, of Quebec, and George Harrison, 62, of Colborne, were each charged with:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
Charges have not been proven in court.
Both men were held in custody pending bail hearings before the Ontario Court of Justice in Belleville.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.