Weapon & Drug Bust – Christopher Bikker Arrested

Source: OPP
Date: Thu Aug 1 03:53:33 MST 2024

(GREY BRUCE, ON) – One individual is facing charges following an investigation into the rash of property crime occurring in the Municipality of Meaford and the execution of a search warrant at a residence by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Grey Bruce Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU).

On July 25, 2024, at 3:28 p.m., members of the Grey Bruce CSCU executed a search warrant at a residence on Marshall Street in the Municipality of Meaford.

During the search officers discovered two firearms, a 22-calibre rifle, a pellet gun, kitchen appliances and three bicycles. Total estimated value of seized items is approximately $22,000.

Charged with the following offences is 43-year-old Christopher Bikker of Meaford with:

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000 (two counts)
Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (five counts)
Trafficking in Stolen Goods Under $5000
Breach of Firearms Regulation – Store Firearm or Ammunition
Knowledge of Unauthorized Possession of Firearm
Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
Posses Firearm or Ammunition contrary to Prohibition Order (two counts)
Possession of a Firearm Knowing Serial Number has been Tampered with
Possession of Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
Possession of Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
The accused was held pending a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

The investigation is continuing, and further charges are pending.

The Grey 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 at www.cstip.ca, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000.