An assortment of suspected illicit drugs, cash, and other items is displayed at Windsor Police Headquarters, September 1, 2023. Photo submitted by Windsor Police.An assortment of suspected illicit drugs, cash, and other items is displayed at Windsor Police Headquarters, September 1, 2023. Photo submitted by Windsor Police.
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Windsor police arrest one, seize $53K in suspected drugs

A 29-year-old man has been charged following a drug bust by Windsor police.

Investigators in the Drugs and Guns (DIGS) Unit began a probe last month of a man believed to be selling narcotics out of a downtown home.

A warrant was obtained, and on Thursday, officers raided the home on Glengarry Avenue near Caesars Windsor. Police confiscated 209.5 grams of fentanyl, 14 grams of cocaine, and a small amount of crystal methamphetamine. They also seized $5,835 in Canadian and U.S. currency, dog spray, and four digital scales.

The total street value of the suspected drugs is over $53,000.

The suspect was arrested soon after on Erie Street East near Windsor Avenue. He is charged with five counts of possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell.

The counts have not been proven in court.

The investigation continues. Anyone with information should call Windsor police's DIGS Unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4361. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).

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