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Trio of Bracebridge residents nabbed in drug bust

$10,000 worth of drugs, $10,000 in currency seized
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OPP

NEWS RELEASE
BRACEBRIDGE OPP
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On Feb. 23, the Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit of the Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrant at a Manitoba Street address.

During the execution of this warrant, three parties were arrested. Over $10,000 worth of controlled substances including cocaine, hydromorphone contin, morphine, methadone, and cannabis marijuana were seized. Police also seized over $10,000 in currency.

As a result of this investigation the following people have been charged:

Deborah FERGUSON, 60, of Bracebridge

Five counts of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - S. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of Trafficking - S. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Possession of a Schedule II Substance - S. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000 - S. 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a prohibited device - S. 92(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada

Richard MCKENZIE, 49, of Bracebridge

Five counts of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - S. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Possession of a Schedule II substance for the purpose of Trafficking - S. 5(2) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Possession of a Schedule I Substance - S. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

Possession of a Schedule II Substance - S. 4(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The two accused were held in custody for a bail hearing in the Town of Newmarket conducted via video on Feb. 24.

Josh STEAD, 37, of Bracebridge was arrested on the strength of an outstanding warrant. He was held in custody and brought to a bail hearing on the Feb. 23, in Bracebridge.

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