KIRKLAND LAKE - Three people are facing charges after about $34,000 in drugs, a handgun, and more were seized by police.
Just after 2 a.m. today (Feb. 15), OPP executed a search warrant at a Tweedsmuir Road residence in Kirkland Lake.
Over 270 grams of suspected cocaine, more than 22 grams of suspected fentanyl, about 89 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a 9 mm handgun and magazine with ammunition, and $4,160 in cash were seized by police. The estimated street value of the drugs is $34,000.
The search included the OPP community street crime unit, OPP tactics and rescue unit (TRU), and emergency response team (ERT).
Andrew Neville, 33, of Kirkland Lake is charged with:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of unauthorized firearm
- Possession of firearm/ammo contrary to prohibition order
- Fail to comply with probation order
- Possession of property obtained by crime
Lavardo Reckley, 28, of Kirkland Lake is charged with:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of unauthorized firearm
- Possession of property obtained by crime
Kennedy White, 25, of Kirkland Lake is charged with:
- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
- Possession of unauthorized firearm
- Possession of property obtained by crime (under)
The accused are in police custody waiting for a bail hearing.
None of the charges have been tested in court and the accused are considered innocent unless proven guilty.
