Belleville Police Service. /BPS Facebook photo
Belleville police say they’ve wrapped a major drug-trafficking probe – dubbed “Project Humidity” – which has resulted in 15 arrests and 94 charges.
According to the Belleville Police Service, the major investigation into the trafficking of controlled substances within the city focused on the distribution of fentanyl and cocaine – drugs police said continue to pose a serious threat to public safety.
The investigation spanned June to September with investigators executing four Controlled Drugs and Substances Act warrants in Belleville.
Police said these raids led to 15 people arrested, 94 charges laid and the alleged seizure of drugs, weapons, cash and more.
“This investigation demonstrates the dedication of our officers and the importance of working with provincial partners to combat drug-trafficking,” said Belleville Police Service Chief Murray Rodd. “By removing these dangerous drugs and weapons, we have dealt a decisive blow to organized crime in Belleville and reaffirmed our commitment to keeping every corner of our community safe.”
Police provided the following breakdown for the seized items:
- 43.7 grams of fentanyl.
- 238.6 grams of cocaine.
- 21.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine.
- 14 oxycontin pills.
- One Glock .40 caliber handgun with 15 rounds.
- 99 rounds of .22 caliber ammunition.
- One conducted energy weapon.
- One thing of pepper spray.
- One baton.
- Two prohibited knives.
- $4,735 in Canadian currency.
- One stolen vehicle recovered.
Within a release issued on Wednesday, Dec. 10 about the probe, police also issued a public safety message about how fentanyl is an extremely potent opioid, stressing even a small amount can be fatal and urged people to avoid all illicit substances.
Police also continue to call on residents to report suspicious drug-trafficking-related activity by calling 613-966-0882 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
The successful completion of this investigation was made possible through funding provided by the Government of Ontario and Ministry of the Solicitor General, with Criminal Intelligence Service Ontario supporting the probe, added police.
