Three people arrested in Picton, Ont. drug bust

OPP seized over 180 grams of cocaine, 12 grams of suspected ecstasy and over $15,000 in cash during a Picton, Ont. drug bust. (OPP/release)

OPP say they arrested and charged three people in Picton, Ont. in relation to a drug trafficking investigation on Wednesday.

According to a news release from OPP, police searched a residence on Evans Street around 7 p.m., where they arrested the three individuals and seized over 180 grams of cocaine, 12 grams of suspected ecstasy and over $15,000 in cash.

The arrests were issued following an investigation into drug trafficking in the area in the fall, police say.

A 40-year-old Picton resident, a 22-year-old Picton resident and a 37 year-old Milford resident face multiple charges, including possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Picton is located approximately 84 kilometres southwest of Kingston.

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