Meth Bust – Eric O’NEIL

(SOUTH DUNDAS TWP., ON) – Two people are facing drug trafficking and other charges after the seizure of dangerous, illegal drugs in South Dundas Township.

Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) began an investigation in March into drug trafficking in the area.

On Thursday, June 19, 2025, members of the Community Street Crime Unit, assisted by members of the OPP Emergency Response Team, the Canine Unit and the Tactics and Rescue Unit, as well as officers with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Detachment, executed a search warrant at a residence and property on Hanesville Road.

Officers seized nearly 2.5-grams of suspected cocaine, more than nine grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, more than 100 suspected methamphetamine (speed) tablets and over 50 codeine tablets. Officers also seized a 22-calibre rifle, various types of ammunition, a crossbow and arrows, as well as items typically associated with drug trafficking.

Eric O’NEIL, age 37 of South Dundas Township, has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order – two counts
• Obstructing a peace officer

Jeffrey THOMAS, age 60 of South Dundas has been charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Both accused were held in custody with a bail hearing scheduled before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cornwall on Friday, June 20, 2025.

Investigators are continuing the investigation, and an additional arrest is anticipated.

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