Drug deals may be commonplace in some Simcoe County schools but not in Collingwood, officials say. That's the local reaction to a large drug bust that took place at Nantyr Shores Secondary School in Innisfil last week. Seven people were arrested but only two were charged. Students there said they weren't surprised. "In this school there's definitely a problem," said Laura Batten, a Grade 9 student. "It's because it's easier to lure kids here, especially the newcomers." [continues 275 words]
Eighty officers go after 31 suspects in Grey-Bruce Local news - One of the largest crackdowns on the local drug trade began Wednesday morning. Eighty police officers from around Grey-Bruce and Southern Ontario went hunting for 31 people suspected of involvement in drug trafficking. "It's a big operation. With 80 officers involved, it's one of the biggest I've seen in this area for a long time and it should have a significant impact on the drug trade in the area," said Senior Const. Steve Starr of Grey County OPP. [continues 172 words]
