SPS seizes drugs, weapons and cash in two search warrants - Mar. 5/26 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)SPS seizes drugs, weapons and cash in two search warrants - Mar. 5/26 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
Sarnia

SPS search warrants turn up drugs, weapons

The Sarnia Police Service (SPS) has seized drugs, weapons and cash after executing two search warrants Thursday night.

Police said the Drug Unit, Emergency Response Team (ERT) and K9 Unit went to residences on Elgin Street and Wellington Street, just before 9 p.m.

Officers confiscated 3.51 grams of cocaine, 0.19 g of crystal methamphetamine, and 1.17 g of fentanyl.

They also seized over $4,000 in cash, drug trafficking paraphernalia, a modified Olin flare gun capable of firing a 12-gauge shotgun round, a black modified pellet gun capable of firing single-shot .22 calibre rounds, and over 600 rounds of various ammunition types.

A 59-year-old Sarnia man, living on Elgin Street, is facing charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, and possession of a weapon contrary to a prohibition order.

Police said nine people were found inside of the Wellington Street residence.

Three of them were arrested on outstanding warrants.

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