More than a dozen charges following London weapons and drugs investigation
Items seized as part of an investigation by London police on July 24, 2024. (Source: London police)
A weapons investigations in the downtown core has led to charges against two London men.
As part of an ongoing weapons investigation, police used a search warrant to enter a home in the area of Simcoe Street and Colborne Street.
Items seized as part of the investigation
- 289 grams of suspect Fentanyl, approximate value $28, 900
- Sawed off shotgun
- 175 rounds of 12-guage ammunition
- 9mm starters pistol
- Crossbow with arrows
- Brass knuckles
- Two expandable batons
- A number of replica firearms
- One bag of suspected gun powder
The total value of the drugs seized is $28,900.
A 41-year-old man and a 33-year-old man, both of London, have been jointly charged with several offences, including six counts of possession of a firearm or ammunition, two counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon and possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
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