Lambton OPP seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and hydromorphone, following an arrest in Chatham-Kent October 30. (Photo provided by Lambton OPP)
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Lambton drug trafficking investigation leads to seizure, charges for one

A month-long drug investigation by Lambton County OPP has resulted in one man being charged with several trafficking offences after his arrest in Chatham-Kent.

According to police, the investigation launched in September 2026 also resulted in "a significant quantity of suspected drugs being seized," though an actual amount was not shared.

On Friday, October 30, shortly before 2 p.m. members of the Community Street Crime Unit conducted a directed drug enforcement stop on Communication Road, where one individual into custody without incident.

That night, around 7 p.m. members of the Lambton County, Brant County, and Elgin County OPP executed a search warrant at a residence on Erie Street in the City of Brantford.

As a result of the investigation officers seized suspected fentanyl, cocaine, methamphetamine and hydromorphone, along with Canadian currency and other offence related items.

The 34-year-old from Scarborough now faces three charges for possession for the purpose of trafficking.

The accused was held pending a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody.

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