Cobourg police have made a third arrest in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation stemming from a search warrant executed in Port Hope on Oct. 14.
Shannon Wilson, 54, of Port Hope was arrested by Port Hope police on an outstanding warrant on Oct. 19 before being transferred to Cobourg police.
Wilson faces charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, along with possession of unmarked cigarettes and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.
The accused was held for a bail hearing.
Police are asking anyone who witnesses suspicious or suspected drug-related activity in Cobourg to contact the Cobourg Police Service. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at stopcrimehere.ca.
(Richard Evans)
