Men from Guelph and Brantford charged in fentanyl and hydromorphone trafficking investigation

Various seized items, including a loaded shotgun, were spread out on a table in this undated image. (Courtesy: Brantford Police Service)

Two men are facing a list of weapons and trafficking charges after the Brantford Police Service investigated a suspected drug dealer operating in Brantford.

Police said the investigation regarding the sale of fentanyl and hydromorphone began in November.

On Jan. 1, officers executed a search warrant at a home on Albion Street. During the search they seized 32.8 grams of suspected fentanyl, 68 suspected hydromorphone pills, a loaded 12-gauge shotgun, a digital scale and some cash.

Two men were arrested, including a man who is under a lifetime Firearms Prohibition Order barring him from possessing any prohibited firearm, restricted firearm, prohibited weapon or ammunition.

An 18-year-old man from Guelph has been charged with possessing fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless storage of a firearm and possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition.

A 53-year-old man from Brantford has been charged with possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking, unauthorized possession of a firearm, knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless storage of a firearm, possession of a firearm contrary to an order and possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition.