Two arrested after police seize $165K in drugs

More than $165,000 worth of drugs was seized and two people were arrested after police issued a search warrant at a Sarnia apartment this week. Sarnia Police say the incident occurred Tuesday, Feb.

More than $165,000 worth of drugs was seized and two people were arrested after police issued a search warrant at a Sarnia apartment this week.

Sarnia Police say the incident occurred Tuesday, Feb. 27, when members of the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Vice Unit executed a controlled drugs and substance act search warrant at an apartment at 289 Indian Road South.

Two individuals were located inside, and subsequently arrested.

A search of the unit let to the seizure of a significant amount of drugs, including: 

33.46 grams of fentanyl, 551.97 grams of cocaine, 946.73 grams of crystal meth, and 25 codeine pills.

Total street value of the drugs seized was $166,053.

Also located were a prohibited weapon (butterfly knife), a hydraulic cocaine press, and $550 in cash.

The individuals, age 22 and 76, both of Sarnia, face a number of drugs and weapons related charges.

The 22-year-old was held for a bail hearing, while the 76-year-old was released by police, with a future court date.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Vice Unit at 519-344-8861.

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