Multiple suspects arrested; weapons, fentanyl, other items seized in drug bust: OPP

A quantity of fentanyl in this undated file image

Four suspects are facing charges after drugs and weapons were reportedly seized by police at a home in Orillia on Friday.

According to Orillia OPP, officers from the detachment’s Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and Community Mobilization Unit (CMU) executed a search warrant at a Fittons Road West address.

Police say the officers seized 5.5 grams fentanyl, eight hydromorphone pills, 600 millilitres of methadone, four LSD tablets, traces of crack cocaine, bear spray, a .40 calibre bullet, a cellphone and other drug trafficking related paraphernalia. Four suspects from Orillia were arrested.

A 56-year-old was charged with fentanyl and hydromorphone possession for the purpose of trafficking.

A 40-year-old was charged with fentanyl possession.

Another 40-year-old was charged with fentanyl, methadone and hydromorphone possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

A 36-year-old was charged with fentanyl and methadone possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, resisting arrest, and three counts of probation breaching.

The first three accused individuals were released are scheduled for future court dates.

The 36-year-old suspect was held for a bail hearing.