Norfolk 911 caller asks cops: ‘Where are my drugs?’

A Norfolk County resident was so upset that the illicit drugs they purchased through an e-transfer never arrived that they called 911.

Norfolk OPP say the 911 call came in around 11 p.m. on Thursday, with the aggrieved resident looking to report a theft.

Const. Ed Sanchuk was unamused by what he called an inappropriate use of the emergency number.

On average, it takes at least two officers approximately thirty minutes to respond, investigate and clear the call. This puts enormous pressure on OPP resources when officers respond to unnecessary calls that can be prevented," Sanchuk said.

He stressed that 911 is meant for true emergencies that threaten life and limb or where time is of the essence. Non-urgent crimes can be reported by calling the OPP detachment at 1-888-310-1122.

Please do not call 911 about a power outage, or to inquire about road conditions, or if you have a sick racoon on your property, or to order food," Sanchuk said.

This is not an emergency."

There was no word on whether the original complainant ever received their drugs, though they did get an earful about when not to call 911 in future.

J.P. Antonacci's reporting is funded by the Canadian government through its Local Journalism Initiative. The funding allows him to report on stories about the regions of Haldimand and Norfolk.