Kingsville raid nets $15K worth of drugs

A Kingsville man faces drug trafficking charges following an investigation by the Ontario Provincial Police last Thursday.

Members of the Essex County OPP’S community street crime unit and K-9 unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Lakeview Avenue in Kingsville, police said on Tuesday.

As a result, police seized quantities of suspected cocaine, marijuana, hashish, Oxycontin and hydromorphone, all with a combined estimated street value of more than $15,000.

Robert Moody, 67, is charged with possession of cocaine and opioids for the purpose of trafficking and possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling.

“The illicit sale and distribution of drugs within our communities will continue to result in the arrests of those responsible,” said Inspector Glenn Miller, detachment commander of the Essex County OPP, in a news release.

“Attempts by those who disregard the safety and well-being of our citizens can be assured that our focus is on you and the networks you have established,” Miller said. “This recent arrest and search warrant in the Town of Kingsville demonstrates our sustained resolve in addressing illicit drug trafficking and the OPP continues to remain in the forefront of keeping our communities safe.”

Anyone with information regarding this or any other incident is asked to call the OPP at 1-888310-1122, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave a message online at www. catchcrooks.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.