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Investigation leads to $250,000 drug seizure

Over $250,000 in illegal drugs were removed from the streets after a recent investigation by the Windsor Police Service.

A 53-year-old man, suspected of trafficking drugs, was arrested by the Drugs and Guns Unit and the Emergency Service Unit around 1 p.m. Wednesday.

During the arrest, officers seized 13.6 grams of fentanyl, 3.3 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1.3 grams of crack cocaine, and $1,210 in Canadian currency.

Officers then searched a home in West Windsor where they seized 1,021.5 grams of fentanyl, 202.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine, $10,640 in Canadian currency, $570 in U.S. currency, multiple rounds of ammunition, packaging materials, and a digital scale.

The suspect is facing multiple charges of possession for the purpose of trafficking. The charges have not been proven in court.

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