NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Members of Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team (DART) have laid charges in connection to a drug investigation.
On Jan. 18, 2022, officers began an investigation into drug trafficking and possession of stolen property after locating a stolen vehicle in the area of Concession Road and Langs Drive in Cambridge that had failed to stop for police.
As a result of the investigation, officers attended a hotel in Cambridge on Jan. 19, 2022, and arrested two individuals, a 31-year-old female and a 38-year-old male. Both are facing charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking (three counts), possession of stolen property under $5,000 and fail to comply with order. The male is facing additional charges, including flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, two counts of drive while disqualified and possession of stolen property over $5,000.
Police seized suspected methamphetamine, hydromorphone, oxycodone and two vehicles as a part of the investigation.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Direct Action Response Team is committed to the safety of all citizens through proactive initiatives. Members of the community are reminded that they can report suspicious activity anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.
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