TWO CHARGED FOLLOWING DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION IN BURK’S FALLS
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TWO CHARGED FOLLOWING DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION IN BURK’S FALLS
(BURK’S FALLS, ON) - Two individuals have been charged following a drug trafficking investigation conducted by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Muskoka Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU) and the Almaguin Highlands Community Street Crime Unit.
In early 2026, OPP investigators began an investigation into the trafficking of illicit drugs within the Muskoka area.
On June 4, 2026, officers arrested an individual from Bracebridge, in Burks Falls. As the investigation progressed, investigators obtained a search warrant under the Controlled drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) and executed the warrant at a residence on Main Street in Burk’s Falls.
As a result of the investigation, officers seized:
- Approximately 117 grams of suspected cocaine
- 119 Percocet tablets
- Approximately 7.7 grams of suspected crystal methamphetamine
- Approximately 2.2 grams of suspected crack cocaine
- Nine cellular phones
- Four digital scales
- Approximately $1,720 in Canadian currency
As a result, James DOWNS, 52 years old of Burk’s Falls, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Oxycodone, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000, contrary to section 354(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Failure to Comply with a Release Order, contrary to section 145(5)(a) of the Criminal Code (two counts)
Matthew DUPUIS, 34 years old of Bracebridge, has been charged with:
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
- Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking - Oxycodone, contrary to section 5(2) of the CDSA
DOWNS remains in custody pending a bail hearing before the Ontario Court of Justice. DUPUIS was released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge on July 9, 2026.