Quinte West OPP – Cocaine and Methamphetamine Seized Resulting Six People Charged (Names Released)

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Six Parties Faces Trafficking Charges

Numerous Quinte West residents are faces drug trafficking charges after an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, CSCU, assisted by OPP Emergency Response Team members, the Canine Unit and Quinte West OPP members, executed a search warrant at a residence on Adrian Court, in the City of Quinte West. Six parties were taken into custody.

Officers seized over 17 grams of suspected cocaine, nearly 14 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine, and over $800 in cash. They also seized items typically associated to drug trafficking; cellular phones, digital scale, and a digital video recorder.

Scott MARTIN, age 24 of Quinte West, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – two counts
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000

Erica VARLEY, age 33 of Quinte West, has been charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – two counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order

Bradley DICKENS, age 55, Crissy MOORE, age 46, Shannon REID, age 55, and Amanda Young, age 40, all from Quinte West, all have been charged with two counts each of:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking

Martin and Young were held for a bail hearing and remanded in custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville at a later date. VARLEY, DICKENS, MOORE, and REID were released and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice Belleville at a later date.

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