October 1, 2026
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(KINCARDINE, ON) - A traffic stop in Kincardine has resulted in the seizure of a quantity of illegal drugs, with one individual arrested.
An investigation, initiated by members of the Huron County OPP Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), led investigators to a suspect who was operating throughout Huron and Bruce counties.
Tuesday, Sept. 29, a traffic stop was conducted on Highway 21, at the north end of the Town of Kincardine, which resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, suspected methamphetamine, and Canadian currency. A further search warrant was executed at an address in the Municipality of Kincardine, with further seizures of drug-trafficking indicia.
The estimated potential street value of the suspected controlled substances is over $3,000, with the seized property value being over $1,000.
John McPHEE, 43, of Kincardine, has been charged with:
Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking - Methamphetamine
Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking-Opioid (other than heroin)
The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently remanded into custody.
A traffic stop on Highway 21, at the north end of the Town of Kincardine, Tuesday (Sept. 29), results in a drug seizure; photo by Jon Shaw
In a related investigation, a search warrant was executed at a residence in the Town of Goderich, in late August.
As a result, Bailey MERRITT, 41, of Goderich, has been charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking - Cocaine.
The accused was released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich, Oct. 19.
Officers from the Grey-Bruce OPP CSCU, South Bruce OPP, and South Bruce OPP CSCU assisted with the investigation.
*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact South Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 881-3130. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at www.crimestop-gb.org/ where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
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