Loaded Gun, Drugs and Cash Seized by Port Hope Police

In Editor Choice, Police Blotter

Three men are facing charges after Port Hope Police Criminal Investigations Branch and uniformed officers in Welcome seized a large quantity of drugs, cash and a loaded handgun on Wednesday, June 17, 2020.

At approximately 3:30 p.m. Port Hope Police stopped a BMW in the area of County Road 2 at Welcome.

Three people were taken into custody at the scene. Police seized a large quantity of drugs which was found in a hidden compartment just below the radio system inside the car.

Also seized was a scale, loaded handgun and a large quantity of cash

Port Hope Police Criminal Investigation Branch stated they would be releasing more information on Thursday.

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

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