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Windsor police seized more than $250,000 in illegal drugs and arrested and charged a Windsor man with several counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
Officers with the Windsor police drugs and guns enforcement unit and emergency services unit arrested the suspect around 1 p.m. on Wednesday on suspicion of drug trafficking.
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Police said they found 13.6 grams of fentanyl, 3.3 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 1.3 grams of crack cocaine and $1,210 in cash on the man.
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A subsequent search of the suspect’s West Windsor residence turned up a further 1,021.5 grams of fentanyl, 202.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine, $10,640 in Canadian currency, $570 in U.S. currency, numerous rounds of ammunition, packaging materials and a digital scale, according to police.
A replica pellet gun was also seized in the interest of public safety, police said.
Police estimate the total value of the illegal drugs seized at $259,070.
The 53-year-old man now faces three charges of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and crack cocaine.
Anyone with further information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service drugs and guns enforcement unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at
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If you or someone you know is an affected person in need of support, call Victim Services Windsor Essex County at 519-723-2711 or the victim assistance unit at Windsor police at 519-255-6700, ext. 4879.
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