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Two Napanee residents are facing drug-related charges following an Ontario Provincial Police investigation into suspected drug trafficking.
Police say members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop on Wednesday, Oct. 14 as part of the investigation. Two people were arrested, and officers seized suspected cocaine, cash, digital scales, a cellphone and bear spray.
Later that day, officers searched a residence on Robinson Street with assistance from the Lennox and Addington County OPP Detachment.
Police seized approximately 166 grams of suspected cocaine and 25 grams of suspected crack cocaine, along with other items believed to be linked to drug trafficking.
Lesley Hare, 45, faces two counts of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, along with charges related to a recognizance breach, proceeds of crime and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Darlene Brooks, 58, faces charges including possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, failing to comply with a probation order and release order, proceeds of crime and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
Both accused were held for bail hearings and are scheduled to appear in Napanee court at a later date.
