November 4, 2026
Chatham-Kent, Ontario – A coordinated drug trafficking investigation involving the Chatham-Kent Police Service Intelligence Unit and the Collingwood Ontario Provincial Police Community Street Crime Unit has resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal drugs, weapons, ammunition, and proceeds of crime.
Beginning in September 2026, investigators from the Chatham-Kent Police Service worked alongside members of the Collingwood OPP Community Street Crime Unit as part of a Joint Forces investigation targeting individuals believed to be involved in the distribution of illegal drugs across Ontario. Intelligence gathered during the investigation identified a 53-year-old Chatham man who was allegedly receiving and distributing controlled substances supplied through the broader trafficking network.
On November 1, 2026, police services executed multiple search warrants at locations throughout the province. As part of the coordinated enforcement action, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service Intelligence Unit arrested the local suspect while Emergency Response Team members simultaneously executed a search warrant at a residence on Evening Drive in Chatham.
The investigation resulted in the seizure of:
- Approximately 960 grams of cocaine
- Approximately 645 grams of MDMA (Ecstasy)
- A prohibited conducted energy weapon (Taser)
- A replica .177 calibre handgun
- Digital scales and drug packaging materials
- Multiple rounds of ammunition
- A large quantity of Canadian currency believed to be proceeds of crime totalling approximately $23,000
The estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is approximately $134,700.
As a result of the investigation, the 53-year-old Chatham man has been charged with:
- Drive While Under Suspension
- Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession Contrary to an Order – Ammunition
- Possession Contrary to an Order – Conducted Energy Weapon
- Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
- Possession of Proceeds of Crime Over $5,000
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing. Investigators also secured the vehicle being operated by the accused at the time of his arrest pending further judicial authorization and examination.
This investigation demonstrates the value of collaborative policing and intelligence-led enforcement. By working closely with our law enforcement partners in the Ontario Provincial Police, we are able to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into our communities and hold those responsible accountable.
The Chatham-Kent Police Service would like to acknowledge the efforts of the Collingwood OPP Community Street Crime Unit and all participating enforcement partners whose coordinated efforts contributed to the success of this province-wide investigation.
Anyone with information regarding drug trafficking or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Chatham-Kent Police Service at 519-436-6600.
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