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Two Orillians arrested after drug bust in west Orillia

Orillia OPP seized more than $25,000 in counterfeit cash, cocaine, a conductive energy weapon, prohibited knife and imitation handgun from Isabella Drive home
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More than $25,000 in counterfeit cash, cocaine, a conductive energy weapon, prohibited knife and imitation handgun were seized after a raid at a home on Isabella Drive in west Orillia.
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ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has executed a search warrant which resulted in two arrests and the seizure of quantities of cocaine, counterfeit money and weapons, in the City of Orillia.

On April 9, 2021, at 6 a.m., members of the OPP Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU), Emergency Response Team (ERT), Orillia and Muskoka Community Street Crime Units and uniform members executed a search warrant at an Isabella Drive residence. 

Two individuals were arrested on sight and a search was conducted. Officers seized a quantity of cocaine, over $25,000 in counterfeit Canadian currency, a conductive energy weapon, a prohibited knife and an imitation handgun.

As a result, Bradley Blackmore, age 46, and Arissa-Lynn Bond, age 26, both of Orillia, have been charged with:

  • Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine
  • Possessing counterfeit money - have in custody
  • Possession of a prohibited device or ammunition

Both accused parties were released on Form 10 Undertakings and are set to appear on June 15, 2021, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.

The Orillia OPP is committed to serving our province, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety. If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting here.

 You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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