Community Foot Patrol Unit Project Results in Numerous Charges

In response to the drug activity identified in the area of Dundas Street at Richmond Street in the City of London, our Community Foot Patrol Unit took part in a two-day project targeting this particular area of the city.

Between Monday August 29 and August 30 2016, twelve criminal code arrests were made , with six of those arrests being for outstanding warrants.

The Criminal Code of Canada charges laid in relation to this project are as follows:

– Resist arrest;

– Breach of recognizance;

– Breach of an officer in charge undertaking; and

– Breach of probation.

The Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges laid in relation to this project are as follows:

– Two counts of trafficking in a schedule I substance;

– Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking a schedule I substance;

– Three counts of possession of a schedule I substance; and

– Possession of a Schedule II substance.

Value of drugs seized as a result of this project:

– $380 worth of Crystal Methamphetamine, Hydromorph Contin and Marihuana.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in on-line anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.

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