Two individuals were apprehended by Waterloo regional police on Wednesday following the confiscation of a substantial amount of fentanyl, suspected hydromorphone tablets, a stolen firearm, and two extended capacity magazines at a residence in Kitchener, Ontario.
Charges have been laid against a 22-year-old Kitchener resident and a 17-year-old from Guelph, encompassing offenses such as possession with intent to traffic fentanyl and hydromorphone, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a restricted device, and failure to adhere to a probation order. Additionally, the man faces a charge of possessing a firearm with the intent to traffic.
The seizure was part of an investigation named Project Firebird, initiated in the summer to address drug and firearm-related crimes. The specific operation took place at a residence in Kitchener, situated near Ira Needles Boulevard and Highview Drive.
Both suspects are currently in police custody awaiting a bail hearing.