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A traffic stop in Quinte West has led to five people facing serious drug charges after police seized suspected cocaine, opioids and cash.
The Ontario Provincial Police East Region Community Street Crime Unit, along with officers from the Prince Edward County detachment, stopped a vehicle on Loyalist Parkway on August 14. The investigation led to the arrest of five individuals from across Ontario.
Lena Guthrie, 33, and Aaron Johnston, 33, both from Demorestville, along with Dominique Bleasdell, 27, from Markham, and Edward Noel, 25, from North York, were charged with possession of cocaine and opioids for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
Tajai Gordon, 18, from Toronto, faces the same charges, along with obstructing a peace officer.
All five appeared for a bail hearing and remain in custody as the investigation continues.
Written by Emily Chatwood
