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 andÂ
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.
