Northumberland OPP – Warrant Results in Seizure of Loaded Handgun (Name Released)

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The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has laid charges following the search of a residence in Campbellford.

On June 12, 2025, officers from the Peterborough-Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), executed a Controlled Drugs and Substance Act (CDSA) warrant at an address on Grand Road.

A search of the location led to the seizure of a loaded handgun, a replica handgun, and approximately 480 grams of suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $48,000. A large quantify of Canadian currency was also seized during the search.

Jordan DRAKE-BAWN, 24, from the Municipality of Trent Hills, was arrested and charged with:

– Possession of loaded prohibited or restricted firearm

– Unauthorised possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm

– Breach of firearms regulation – store firearm or restricted firearm

– Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine

– Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

The accused was held for a Bail Hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg.

Members of Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at www.stopcrimehere.ca.

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