OPP seized two kilograms of cocaine and two kilograms of methamphetamine in Brockville after investigation

Brockville – Two Brockville residents are charged with drug trafficking after a two-month investigation.

In July 2024, the Provincial Guns and Gangs Enforcement Team (PGNG), led by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), and the Brockville Police Service began investigating drug trafficking in the Brockville area. On September 5, 2024, police in Brockville executed a search warrant and arrested two people.

Based on the search warrant, the following items were seized:

• About two kilograms of suspected cocaine
• About two kilograms of suspected methamphetamine
• Approximately 900 g of suspected psilocybin
• Approximately 160 g of suspected fentanyl
• Approximately $19,000 in cash
• A prohibited weapon (penknife)

The street value of the seized drugs is approximately over $575,000.

Michael DIBBLE, age 42, of Brockville was charged with the following offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and the Criminal Code (CC):

• Possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine) for the purpose of trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule I substance (MDMA) for the purpose of trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule I substance (fentanyl) for the purpose of trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule I substance (Crystal Methamphetamine) for the purpose of trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of a Schedule III substance (psilocybin) for the purpose of trafficking, 5(2) CDSA
• Possession of property obtained by crime valued at more than $5,000, 355 (a) CC
• Possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order, 117.01(1) StGB, four counts
• Possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to Section 92(2) of the Criminal Code
• Trade in smuggled tobacco, contrary to § 121.1 StGB
• Trade in smuggled tobacco, contrary to § 121.1 StGB

The accused was remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on September 19, 2024.

George PAPAGEORGIOU, 45 years old, of Brockville was charged under the CDSA with the following offence:

• Possession of a Schedule I substance (MDMA) for the purposes of trafficking, 5(2)

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Brockville on October 18, 2024.

Anyone with information regarding the possession, manufacture or trafficking of illegal drugs or firearms should contact the OPP by phone at 1-888-310-1122 or anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

PGNG MANDATE

Street gangs are moving into communities across Ontario, which has led to an increase in the number of illegal firearms entering our communities. The PGNG, led by the OPP, is dedicated to disrupting street gang criminal activity through intelligence-led, multi-jurisdictional drug trafficking investigations and reducing the number of illegal firearms in the province of Ontario. The PGNG is comprised of members from 20 police departments in Ontario and Quebec, as well as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.