(NORTH HURON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT), and members of the Huron OPP resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, cash, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $4,600.
On Thursday, December 21st, 2023, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Alfred Street in Wingham, Township of North Huron resulting from a drug trafficking investigation.
As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine and psilocybin (magic mushrooms). Other seized items included a digital scale, packaging material, and cellular phones. Stolen property belonging to the Township of North Huron was also recovered during the warrant. A quantity of Canadian and U.S. currency was also seized.
The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $2,103.
The combined estimated value of the seized property is $2,500.
Damon SANFORD, 25 years of age from North Huron has been charged with:
- Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking,
- Possession of Psilocybin (magic mushrooms) for the Purpose of Trafficking,
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the Goderich Ontario Court of Justice.
Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.