Charges have been laid after Sarnia police searched a residence and seized items such as a loaded sawed-off shotgun and a significant quantity of fentanyl.
Members of the Emergency Response Team and the Vice Unit searched a residence on Vimy Crescent, near Wellington Street, on January 23, shortly after 6 p.m.
Following a search, officers seized a loaded sawed-off single-barrel shotgun, 76.30 grams of fentanyl, 2.69 grams of cocaine, drug packaging material, scales, and $120 in cash. Police told Sarnia News Today that the street value of the drugs seized was $11,835.
Three people found inside of the home were arrested. City police identified them as Angelique Zombori and Laura Chesney of Sarnia, and Michel Alain of London.
Police said charges laid include possession of a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking, careless storage of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and possession of a loaded prohibited firearm with ammunition.
Charges against the accused have not been proven in court.
All three remain in police custody following a bail hearing, as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information regarding the investigation is asked to contact the Sarnia Police Service's Vice Unit at 519-344-8861. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crimes Stoppers at 519-332-TIPS (8477) or online at www.p3tips.com.
