Drugs & Firearm – Arrests: C22-68547

Released: April 6, 2022 at 8 a.m.

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On April 4, 2022, Guns & Gangs, with the assistance of the Tactical Support Team, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 700 block of Stella Avenue as the result of an ongoing drug and firearms investigation. Five adults were taken into custody, and the following firearm and drugs were seized.

- a loaded sawed-off shotgun, and ammunition
- 23 grams of crack cocaine (estimated street value of $2,300)
- drug packaging materials
- $550 Canadian currency

Trayven Tyrell SINCLAIR, 27, and Ashton Nathaniel BISSETT, 19, were charged with seven drug trafficking, firearm and breach-related offences. Both males were detained in custody.

Lynne Shelley BALLANTYNE, 52, was charged with eight drug trafficking, firearm and breach-related offences and detained in custody.

Marcy Faye ABRAHAM, 40, was charged with four drug trafficking and firearm-related offences and detained in custody.

In addition, a 32-year-old male is facing two breach-related charges and was released on an Appearance Notice.

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