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Police seize more than $100K in drugs during West Grey Township bust

Methamphetamine, oxycodone, cash found during vehicle search
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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WEST GREY TOWNSHIP - Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU) and members of the Hanover Police Service worked together on a drug investigation that impacted communities in Grey County, Bruce County and Wellington County.

As a result of the investigation, members of the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) conducted a vehicle stop along Side road 5 in West Grey Township.

Following a search of the vehicle, police seized more than a kilogram of methamphetamine and 336 oxycodone pills. The combined, estimated value of the seized controlled substances is $108,350.00.

Police also seized a quantity of cash as offence related property.

Greg Benninger, 45 years old of Hanover was charged with:  
    •    Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
    •    Possession of oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 7, 2020 to answer to the charges.

Kris Vandonkersgoed, 33 years old, of West Grey Township was charged with:
    •    Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
    •    Possession of oxycodone for the purpose of trafficking

The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 7, 2020 to answer to the charges.

The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a secure web-tip online, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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