More than $18,000 in stolen goods and drugs was seized Tuesday during a stolen property investigation in Exeter.
Officers from the Huron-Perth OPP, Huron County OPP Crime Unit, and West Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a home on William Street.
Police found and seized a “large amount of stolen property” including tools, a tankless water heater, a home furnace, a generator, home fixtures, antique coins, cash and a replica handgun.
Police say officers also found suspected fentanyl, meth and cocaine.
The combined estimated value of the stolen property is $13,500, while the estimated street value of the drugs is $5,100.
Police also seized $625 in Canadian cash.
Evidence seized by OPP during search warrant in Exeter, Ont. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (Courtesy: Huron-Perth OPP)
Evidence seized by OPP during search warrant in Exeter, Ont. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (Courtesy: Huron-Perth OPP)
Police arrested a 44-year-old South Huron resident who faces the following charges:
- Three counts of possession obtained by crime
- Break, enter and theft
- Possession of Methamphetamine
- Possession of Fentanyl
- Possession of identity document
A 35-year-old from South Huron was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime.
Both were released from custody with a court appearance scheduled in Goderich.
Any person with information regarding this incident or any other incident is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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