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Barrie resident charged after cops raid home, seize coke and cash

Barrie resident, 23, charged with possession of cocaine, trafficking, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime

City police raided a south-end Barrie home on Thursday, seizing $13,000 worth of cocaine, as well as the seizure of a significant amount of Canadian currency.

As a result of an ongoing investigation that was conducted by the Barrie Police High Harm Unit, a search warrant was executed on the afternoon of Feb. 8 at a Madelaine Drive address, Barrie police communications coordinator Peter Leon said in a statement released this morning.

A motor vehicle was also seized and later searched at Barrie Police Headquarters. 

A 23-year-old Barrie resident has been charged with possession of cocaine, trafficking, and possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

The accused was held in custody and is scheduled to appear for a bail hearing today, by video, at the Barrie courthouse.