$35,000 worth of drugs seized in St. Thomas
Police seized a 12-gauge shotgun with ammunition, butterfly knife, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, hydromorphone, cannabis extract, cash, scales and processing equipment. (Source: St. Thomas police)
A 56-year-old St. Thomas man has been arrested and charged for several drug and weapons-related offences.
Police say an investigation into illegal activity wrapped up early Friday morning at a Talbot Street apartment.
Police say they seized a 12-gauge shotgun with ammunition, butterfly knife, cocaine, crystal methamphetamine, hydromorphone, cannabis extract, cash, scales and processing equipment.
According to police, the total street value of drugs seized is $35,000.
The accused is charged with:
- Three counts of possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
- Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
- Careless Storage of a Firearm
- Four counts of possess Firearm Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Possess of Cannabis for the Purpose of Distribution
- Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
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