March 20, 2019MEDIA RELEASE On Tuesday, March 19, 2019, a Uniform Officer was on patrol on Goderich Street in Port Elgin when he observed a male who was “Wanted” on the strength of a Bench Warrant.  The officer then observed this Wanted male to be involved in what was believed to be suspicious drug related activity and alerted the Criminal Investigations & Drugs Unit.  The Wanted male was arrested a short distance away has been charged with 2 counts of Failing to attend Court and 1 count of Failing to comply with a Promise to Appear.  The Criminal Investigations & Drugs Unit investigated the suspicious circumstances and as a result 2 traffic stops were conducted in the Town of Saugeen Shores. As a result of the traffic stops, 2 adult females and 5 adult males were arrested and several charges were laid.  An adult female and male were released unconditionally.  The remaining persons have been released with a future court date. CHARGES: 1)      Possession of Weapons for a Dangerous Purpose 2)      Possession of a Weapon contrary to Prohibition Order 3)      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Fentanyl 4)      Possession of a Controlled Substance – Crystal Meth 5)      Fail to Comply with Probation Order 6)      Fail to Comply with Officer in Charge Undertaking Officers seized a quantity of Fentanyl, Crystal Meth, a Cross bow, expandable baton and a balaclava. Detective Sergeant Jeremy Mighton Released by Sergeant Andy Evans Media Relations Officer