$30,000 in drugs seized in Chatham

Drugs seized in Chatham-Kent. (Source: CKPS)

Police seized $30,000 in cocaine and fentanyl after executing search warrants at two homes in Chatham.

On June 2, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service Intelligence Unit obtained search warrants under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act for the two residences.

The warrants were issued as part of an on-going investigation into suspected drug trafficking involving fentanyl and cocaine.

At approximately 3:02p.m., members of the Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at the first residence located on McNaughton Avenue East.

Eight individuals, ranging in age from 26 to 56 years old, were located inside and arrested without incident.

Shortly thereafter, at approximately 3:24 p.m., a second warrant was executed at a secondary residence located on Selkirk Street, Chatham, where three individuals, ranging in age from 26 to 42 years old, were also located and arrested.

A search of the residences resulted in the seizure of the following items:

• Approximately 100 grams of fentanyl
• Approximately 100 grams of cocaine
• Cellular telephones
• A digital scale
• Packaging materials
• A large quantity of Canadian currency

Police say the estimated street value of the seized drugs is approximately $30,000.

As a result of the investigation, a 30-year-old man from Etobicoke has been charged with two counts of possession of fentanyl and cocaine for the purpose of trafficking.

He has been held in custody pending a bail hearing. All other individuals arrested were released.

Anyone with information related to drug trafficking is encouraged to contact the Chatham-Kent non‑emergency number, 519‑436‑6600. Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477). You can also make a report online at www.ckpolice.com.