(TOWN OF ERIN, ON) – On May 24, 2024, a member of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was monitoring traffic on Wellington Road 26, Erin. At approximately 2:30 p.m., a driver of a black sedan was observed operating the vehicle erratically.
As a result of an investigation, Thang Son NGYUEN, a 49-year-old resident of Waterloo, was charged with Operation While Impaired, Dangerous Operation, Carrying Concealed Weapon, Unauthorized Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm, Possession of Weapon for Dangerous Purpose, Careless Use of Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device or Ammunition, and Occupant of Motor Vehicle Knowing There was a Firearm, contrary to the Criminal Code. Further, the accused was also charged with Possession of a Schedule I Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and Drive Motor Vehicle – Perform Stunt – Excessive Speed contrary to the Highway Traffic Act. The accused was held for bail.
Over 500 grams of Cocaine, a loaded handgun and over $10,000 in Canadian currency was seized.