Drugs and weapons seized from a Mitton St. N residence by Sarnia Police Service - Nov. 15/23Drugs and weapons seized from a Mitton St. N residence by Sarnia Police Service - Nov. 15/23
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Drugs, weapons seized in Mitton Street bust

Sarnia police say they seized drugs, weapons and cash in a drug bust on Mitton Street North Wednesday night.

Shortly after 7 p.m., members of the VICE Unit and Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a home near London Road.

Police said 27.90 grams of suspected fentanyl, 24.06 grams of suspected cocaine and 2.26 grams of crystal methamphetamine were seized.

Officers also confiscated a black and silver replica handgun, a switchblade style knife, and $985 in currency. The total street value of the controlled substances seized is around $7,880.

Kyle Herron, 25, of Sarnia, is charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds obtained by crime, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon and breach of probation.

A 25-year-old man, and a 24-year-old woman are each charged with three counts of possession of a schedule one controlled substance, two counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.

The woman faces an additional charge of possession of proceeds obtained by crime.

The two men were held pending bail hearings, while the woman was released on a promise to appear with a court date scheduled for December 13.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service VICE Unit at 519-344-8861.

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