(LONDON, ON) – An investigation conducted by the Huron-Perth Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Elgin-Middlesex CSCU, West Region OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT), London Police Service Emergency Response Unit (ERU) resulted in the seizure of illegal drugs, a firearm, cash, and offence-related property with a total value exceeding $22,700.

An illegal drug investigation was initiated by members of the Huron County OPP in March 2024 in Huron County which led investigators to a suspect in the City of London.

On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, a search warrant was executed in London which resulted in the seizure of controlled substances, assorted currency, a firearm, ammunition, brass knuckles, and other offence-related items. Two individuals have been arrested and charged.

As a result of the investigation, police seized a quantity of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine. Other seized items included a digital scale, packaging material and cellular phones. A quantity of cash was also seized along with stolen vehicle licence plates.

The combined estimated value of the seized drugs is $18,790.

The combined estimated value of the seized property is $2,500.

Total currency seized is $1,470.

Matthew FALCONER, 22 years of age from London has been charged with:

Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, .40 cal. handgun,
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm,
Careless storage of firearm,
Possession of Methamphetamine,
Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking,
Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking,
Unauthorized possession of a weapon, brass knuckles,
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the London Ontario Court of Justice.

Klarise PARKS, 22 years of age from London has been charged with:

Unauthorized possession of a restricted firearm, .40 cal. handgun,
Knowledge of unauthorized possession of firearm,
Careless storage of firearm,
Possession of Methamphetamine,
Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking,
Unauthorized possession of a weapon, brass knuckles,
Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The accused was processed, held for a bail hearing, then later remanded into custody with a court appearance scheduled in the London Ontario Court of Justice.

Any person with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact Huron OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or (519) 482-1677.

Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit a web tip at “P3tips.com” where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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