Six Perth County residents charged as part of massive drug bust in western Ontario

Twenty-six people, including six from Perth County, are facing numerous charges after a massive drug bust earlier this week.
The Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and Community Street Crime Units of Grey-Bruce and Huron-Perth started an investigation in May after they say there was an increase in drug overdoses across western Ontario.
Several police forces, including Perth County OPP, executed nine search warrants in the area on Wednesday as part of the investigation.
Police say a large quantity of drugs, including 160 grams of suspected meth, 50 grams of suspected fentanyl, and 60 grams of suspected cocaine were seized along with two firearms and 
The approximate street value of the drugs seized is $25,600.
The 26 accused have been charged with 111 offenses and they all have court appearances in October.
(Image supplied by Ontario Provincial Police).
Casey Kenny
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A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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