BlackburnNews.com file photo of Windsor police headquarters. (Photo by Jason Viau)BlackburnNews.com file photo of Windsor police headquarters. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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Police take menu of opioids off downtown streets

Police seized methamphetamine, oxycodone, buprenorphine, morphine, and methylphenidate in a recent drug bust in downtown Windsor.

Members of the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Unit have been focusing on the illicit drug trade downtown, and on Friday arrested a 36-year-old Windsor woman.

Officers found the suspect in the area of Pine Street and Pelissier last Friday.

She tried to run away but was quickly apprehended and arrested.

A search turned up the laundry list of opioids.

Sara Bianchi faces eight counts of possession of a controlled substance and three counts of breach of recognizance.

Police are still investigating and ask anyone with information to call them at 519-255-6700 ext. 4361, Crime Stoppers 519-258-8477 or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

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