$40,000 in cash and drugs seized in downtown Windsor
Windsor police have arrested three people after seizing over $40,000 in cash and drugs in downtown Windsor.
On Dec. 13, officers from the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) obtained a search warrant for a residence in the 300 block of Glengarry Avenue due to suspected trafficking. Shortly after 2 p.m., with assistance from the Emergency Services Unit (ESU), officers entered the residence to execute the warrant.
Upon entry, officers arrested a 34-year-old man, 27-year-old man, and 24-year-old woman suspected of trafficking.
Following the arrest, officers conducted a search of the residence.
Police seized 122.5 grams of fentanyl, 15.4 grams of cocaine, 36.1 grams of crack cocaine, and 34.4 grams of crystal methamphetamine. The total value of drugs seized in the operation was $37,839.
Officers also seized a set of brass knuckles, four cellphones, four digital scales, packaging materials, and $3,340 in Canadian currency.
The suspects have each been charged with:
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely fentanyl
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely crack cocaine
- Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, namely crystal methamphetamine
The 34-year-old man has also been charged with possession of a prohibited weapon (x 6), disobeying a lawful order, and failure to comply with a probation order.
The 27-year-old man has also been charged with failure to comply with a release order.
Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
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