One person from Brampton has been charged with a drug trafficking offence following a suspicious vehicle investigation near Guelph.

The OPP says the incident happened around 9:45 p.m. on Wednesday when officers from the Wellington County detachment were called to the area of Sixth Line in Guelph-Eramosa, just outside of Guelph.

Police say officers were called to investigate a suspicious vehicle, and say that an occupant was in possession of drugs believed to be heroin.

The OPP says a 30-year-old suspect from Brampton has been arrested and charged.

Police say Jagroop Sanghera, 30, of Brampton, has been charged with possession of a schedule I substance – heroin.

The accused has since been released from police custody and is scheduled to make a court appearance on Jan. 15 to answer to the charges.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.


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