The Brockville Police Service arrested two individuals on drug trafficking charges following a search of a home in Prescott on April 9, 2026. Officers executed a search warrant at a residence on Centre Street, seizing methamphetamine, cash, and cellular phones as part of an investigation into the trafficking of methamphetamine and cocaine.
A 30-year-old woman was arrested and remains in custody. At the time of the arrest, she was serving a conditional sentence for two previous drug trafficking convictions, and police have held her for failing to comply with the terms of that order. She now faces two additional counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.
A 36-year-old man was also arrested at the scene and charged with one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking. He has been released and is set to appear in court at a future date.
The police operation in the town of Prescott, which is located about 18 kilometres east of Brockville within the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, comes amid broader trends in regional drug enforcement. While Ontario currently reports the lowest provincial rate of drug crime at 70 incidents per 100,000 people according to Statistics Canada, local authorities have noted fluctuations in drug offences within the Brockville area since early 2025.
The Department of Justice Canada notes that federal law generally does not allow for conditional sentences for serious drug trafficking offences. The Brockville police continue to address these issues through their specialized unit, which includes officers dedicated to major case investigations and intelligence gathering.
