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Two charged after two Cambridge properties searched

Waterloo Regional Police say they seized drugs, weapons and over $150,000 in stolen property

Two people are facing charges after Waterloo Regional Police say the search of two Cambridge locations turned up drugs, weapons and over $150,000 in stolen property.

On Thursday, police searched a residence in the area of Christopher Drive and Champlain Drive along with a property in the area of Franklin Boulevard and Main Street.

“Investigators seized three restricted firearms, including one loaded, three magazines, a crossbow, Canadian currency, and an estimated $150,000 worth of stolen property,” said WRPS in a news release. 

“Drugs, including suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine were also seized.”

A 57-year-old Cambridge man has been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (three counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm (three counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of a prohibited device (three counts)
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm (three counts)
  • Possession of a firearm contrary to prohibition order (seven counts)
  • Possession of a restricted firearm (two counts)
  • Careless storage of a firearm (three counts)
  • Careless use of firearm: ammunition (two counts)
  • Possession of stolen property under $5,000
  • Possession of stolen property over $5,000

A 32-year-old Cambridge woman has been charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking (three counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of firearm (three counts)
  • Knowledge of unauthorized possession of a firearm (three counts)
  • Unauthorized possession of weapon (three counts)
  • Possession of a prohibited or restricted firearm/ammunition (two counts)
  • Careless use of firearm, weapon, ammunition (two counts)
  • Store firearm or restricted weapon (two counts)

Both were held in police custody for a bail hearing.