Drugs seized by London police during a raid at a King St. home April 1, 2017. Photo courtesy of London police.Drugs seized by London police during a raid at a King St. home April 1, 2017. Photo courtesy of London police.
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Charges Laid In $397K Drug Bust

London police say a suspect has been arrested and charged after a bust that saw nearly $400,000 worth of drugs seized by officers.

Police raided a home on King St. on Saturday and seized about 32 kg of marijuana, cocaine, oxycodone, hash, LSD, cannabis resin, shatter, edibles, and THC drink crystals.

The combined value of the drugs seized is $397,878.

Police announced Tuesday that a 28-year-old London man is now charged with the following offences contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act:

  • Possession for the  purpose of trafficking in a Schedule II substance (Marijuana)
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking in Schedule II substance (Cannabis Resin)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance (cocaine)
  • Possession of a Schedule I substance (Oxycodone)
  • Possession of a Schedule III substance (Lysergic Acid Diethylamine LSD)

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