For the second time this month, a certain residence on Howard Street in Leamington has been raided by police — resulting in the seizure of drugs and charges against four people.
Leamington OPP said the most recent search warrant on the address was executed on Feb. 14, and the operation involved members of the Community Street Crime Unit and the Emergency Response Team.
The search resulted in the discovery of quantities of crystal methamphetamine and hydromorphine.
Also found was a prohibited weapon.
Arrested at the scene were three adult males and an adult female, all Leamington residents: Donald Forrest, 55; Harry Collison, 66; Nicholas Beleutz, 37; and Jennifer Cook, 43.
All four have been charged with possession of a controlled substance.
Forrest has been additionally charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a prohibited device, and possession of proceeds or property obtained by crime.
Beleutz has also been charged with failing to comply with a probation order.
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The same address on Howard Street was previously raided by OPP on Feb. 6.
That operation turned up methamphetamine, prescription pills, and a prohibited weapon.
Four people were arrested at the time — including Forrest and Collison.
OPP have not disclosed the nature of the prohibited weapons found in either raid.
Anyone with information about crime in Essex County is encouraged to call OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Anonymous tips can be made via Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or www.catchcrooks.com.