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Windsor police say they seized more than $30,000 worth of drugs, including crack cocaine, while executing a search warrant just east of the city’s downtown core.
Following an investigation by the drugs and guns unit, officers arrested a 52-year-old male and a 47-year-old female Thursday connected to an apartment in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue.
Police said a search of the man turned up 31.5 grams of fentanyl.
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After the man’s arrest, officers conducted a search of the apartment with assistance from K9 police dog Rolex and seized 54.5 grams of fentanyl, 68 grams of crack cocaine, 47.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine, a 9mm handgun, and $2,845 in Canadian cash.
The total value of drugs seized was $31,266, according to police.
The two suspects have each been charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a restricted firearm without a licence, possession of a loaded regulated firearm, and possession of a restricted or prohibited firearm knowing no authority.
Additionally, the man has been charged with eight counts of possessing a firearm while prohibited. The woman was also charged with one count of failure to comply with an undertaking, according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. To give anonymous tips, call Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or go to catchcrooks.com.
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