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Provincial police searching for man wanted for drug and firearm offences

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Ontario Provincial Police are looking for 34-year-old Anthony Edwards who is wanted for drug and firearm offences. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

The Nipissing West Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachment is continuing efforts to locate an individual wanted for drug and firearm offences.

Anthony Edwards, 34, is described as 5′7″ (175cm) tall and 159 lbs (72.5kg) with a medium build with short black hair and brown eyes.

Edwards has previously lived in Ajax, Richmond Hill, Whitby and North York and may be in southern Ontario.

“If seen, call 911 and do not approach,” said police in a news release.

OPP also said anyone who knowingly helps a fugitive evade arrest – such as providing them shelter, transportation or any other assistance – could face criminal charges.

Anthony Edwards Ontario Provincial Police are looking for 34-year-old Anthony Edwards who is wanted for drug and firearm offences. (Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)

Anyone with information on Edwards' whereabouts is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.

The reference number for the case is RM121037091.