Members of the Brantford Police Service Tactical Intelligence Generated Enforcement and Response Unit (T.I.G.E.R) initiated a criminal investigation on Tuesday, August 23, 2022,
During the investigation, members of the unit located a man in breach of judicial conditions. The man was subsequently arrested.
During a search incident to arrest the following items were located:
- Approximately 149.8 grams of suspected Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $29,960
- Approximately 62.3 grams of suspected Cocaine with an estimated street value of $7,476
- An expandable baton
- Digital scales
- Switch blade
- Bullet proof vest
- A quantity of Canadian currency
The combined total value of the seized illicit drugs is $37,436.
As a result of the investigation, Adam DERIE, 27, of Toronto stands charged with the following:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x 2, contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act
- Unauthorized Possession of Weapon, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Failure to comply with judicial release order, contrary to the Criminal Code
The accused was held for bail.