Kingston Police Drug Enforcement and Street Crime Units arrest three individuals involved in drug trafficking and firearms possession.

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Information gathered by the Kingston Police Drug Enforcement and Street Crime Units in July 2024 culminated in the execution of a drug search warrant. 

During the course of the investigation a male party was identified and known to have an active warrant with Kingston Police for prior breach of release order allegations related to an attempt murder and firearms offences in Belleville, Ontario.

On July 23, 2024, officers conducted an arrest in the area of John Counter Boulevard and Sir John A MacDonald Boulevard which resulted in the seizure of a loaded 9mm firearm with 19 rounds of ammunition and a large quantity of Canadian currency.

A subsequent search of an associated residence in the area of Smith Street and Princess Street resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of green fentanyl that appeared to have been cooked and processed within the residence.

A 21-year-old individual of Belleville, Ontario was arrested and charged with 9 counts of firearms related charges under the Criminal Code of Canada including: Two counts of possession of a firearm, possession of firearm in a vehicle and careless storage of firearms/ ammunition. The accused was also charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl.

The accused who is currently on judicial release and house arrest from Belleville for attempt murder, discharge firearm with intent, fail to comply with probation, assault with a weapon and possession of firearm under weapons prohibition was transported to Kingston Police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.

A 28-year-old individual of Toronto, Ontario was arrested and charged with two counts of breach of probation, two counts of breach of release order, possession of proceeds of crime (currency) and possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl.

The accused who is currently on judicial release and house arrest for two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime, two counts of fail to comply with release order as well as two probation orders for numerous property related offences including theft of motor vehicle and possession/use of stolen credit card was transported to Kingston Police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.

A 26-year-old individual of Kingston, Ontario was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl and breach of probation. The accused who is currently on two probation orders for assault cause bodily harm and fail to comply with probation order was transported to Kingston Police headquarters and held for a bail hearing.

Numerous items were seized as a result of this investigation, which include 185.4 grams of green fentanyl, a black 9mm firearm, 19 rounds of ammunition and a large quantity of Canadian currency.

Members of the Kingston Police Special Services remain diligent in the investigation and seizure of firearms and dangerous drugs within our community.

This investigation illustrates the disregard for judicial releases and high recidivism rate with the criminals involved in the drug and gun subculture. These individuals continue to victimize citizens of the community with the inception of dangerous, highly addictive drugs as well as intimidation used to aid their criminal venture. 

Please contact D/Sgt Shawn Birney at 613-549-4660 ext. 6323 with any information that involves the possibility of drugs or weapons in your community.