A wanted individual was arrested by police following a tip from the public.

On May 31, the Grey Bruce OPP received reports of a possible location for a person with multiple outstanding warrants. Grey Bruce OPP officers, with the assistance of the Owen Sound Police Service, located the person and placed them under arrest.

A quantity of suspected fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, drug trafficking paraphernalia, an imitation handgun, a stun gun, brass knuckles, and a quantity of Canadian currency were allegedly found in the individual’s possession.

A 42-year-old Meaford man is now facing numerous charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking and unauthorized possession of a weapon among other charges.

The accused was held pending a bail hearing.