Over $8,000 in drugs seized in Erie Street bust: Windsor police
Windsor police have arrested one person and seized over $8,000 in drugs from a home on Erie Street.
The Drugs and Guns Unit (DIGS) executed a search warrant at a property in the 1300 block of Erie Street East on Thursday.
During the search, officers seized over $8,000 in cocaine and other illicit drugs, digital scales, brass knuckles and over $3,500 in cash. A stolen Harley Davidson motorcycle was also seized.
As a result of the investigation, a 43-year-old man from Windsor, is charged with:
- Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (8 counts)
- Unlicenced possession of a prohibited weapon
- Possession of stolen property over $5000
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.
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