Police seized over $500,000 worth of drugs and weapons in a bust at Walpole Island First Nation.
On Friday, October 18, members of the Lambton OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, West Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, OPP Emergency Response Team, Canine Unit and Walpole Island Police Service searched a home on Union Hall Road.
Officers seized a large quantity of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, as well as firearms, cash and other offence related items.
Police said 33-year-old Emerson Sands, 29-year-old Walter Sands, 58-year-old Donald Peters, and 25-year-old Megan Shipman, all from Walpole Island First Nation, have been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and careless storage of a firearm or prohibited weapon.
Emerson Sands is also charged with failing to comply with a probation order.
All four suspects were being held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Anyone with information about the investigation is asked to contact Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
You can also submit anonymous tips online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.
