Two Kincardine residents arrested following drug investigation

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP has executed warrants at several properties as a result of a drug-trafficking investigation.

Oct. 15, at 5 a.m., the Grey-Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) executed several simultaneous search warrants in Kincardine and Huron-Kinloss, with assistance from Wellington, Huron-Perth, Brant-Oxford, Middlesex, and Lambton CSCU members, West and Central Region OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team, OPP Canine Unit, South and Grey Bruce Crime Unit, and members of the South Bruce OPP.

As a result of the search warrants, police seized a quantity of suspected illicit drugs, including 46 grams of methamphetamine, seven grams of cocaine, 22 grams of Ecstasy/MDMA, and 11 grams of Psilocybin. Officers also seized a small amount of Canadian currency and firearm ammunition.

As a result of the investigation, the following face Criminal Code and Controlled Drugs and Substances Act charges:

David REHKOPF, 47, Kincardine:
 

• Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, CDSA 5(2) - five counts
• Possession of ammunition contrary to prohibition order, CC 117.01 - three counts
• Fail to comply with undertaking, CC 145(5)

The accused was held for a bail hearing and remanded into custody.

Brailin HAYS, 19, Kincardine: Fail to comply with release order, CC 145(5) - three counts

The accused was held for a bail hearing and later released, to reappear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Walkerton, Oct. 31, to answer to the charge.

A third individual was arrested on the strength of a Hanover Police Service warrant and returned to that service.

*THESE CHARGES HAVE YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.