23-5950 Firearms and Drugs Investigation

DRUGS AND FIREARMS SEIZED

LONDON, ON (January 20, 2023) – On January 19, 2023, members of the London Police Service Uniformed Division and Guns and Gangs Section were involved in an active investigation at a residence on Terrence Street.

As a result of the investigation, the following items were seized:

• 487 grams of fentanyl
• 341 Dilaudid pills
• 34 Temazapam pills
• Six grams of crystal methamphetamine
• A loaded Glock 19 semi-automatic handgun with an over-capacity magazine
• Nine rounds of 9mm ammunition
• A Herbert-Schmidt Model 11 .38 calibre revolver

The total value of drugs seized is estimated to be $104,020.

As a result of the investigation, Kevin B. Harp, 38, Matthew L. Harp, 37, and Jonathan E. Harp, 37, all of London, have been jointly charged with the following offences:

• Three (3) counts of possession of a scheduled I substance for the purpose of trafficking
• Two (2) counts of careless storage of a firearm
• Possessing a prohibited device knowing no authority
• Two (2) counts of possessing a restricted or prohibited firearm knowingly not holding a licence or certificate
• Possessing a loaded regulated firearm

Kevin Harp is also solely charged with the following:

• Possession of a scheduled I substance
• Eight (8) counts of possessing a firearm while prohibited

Matthew Harp is also solely charged with the following:

• Ten (10) counts of possessing a firearm while prohibited

Jonathan Harp is also solely charged with the following:

• Two (2) counts of possessing a firearm while prohibited
• Failure to comply with release order

The co-accused are expected to appear in London court later today in relation to the charges.

This investigation has been made possible by a grant from the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to call the London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to London Elgin Middlesex Crime Stoppers.

For media inquiries, contact:
Cst. Joel Davis
Relief Media Relations Officer
C. 519-933-0359
Email. mediaofficer@londonpolice.ca

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