Two people are facing charges after a string of commercial break-ins between July and September.
The Target Base Unit conducted an investigation into a series of break and enters into local businesses, including pharmacies, in the area of Lauzon Road, Tecumseh Road, and Erie Street East.
Investigators determined controlled substances worth $513,000 were stolen from the businesses.
Two men were identified as suspects as part of the investigation. Police also searched a home on Lauzon Road as part of the investigation.
“This investigation illustrates the Windsor Police Service’s ongoing commitment to keeping our community safe,” said Inspector of Investigations Andrew Randall. “Not only did our officers put a stop to a crime spree that impacted many businesses throughout Windsor and neighbouring towns, but they also seized a significant amount of pharmaceutical drugs that could have had a devastating effect on our community.”
A 51-year-old has been charged with 171 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, nine counts of breach of release orders, eight counts of break and enter, attempted break and enter and possession of break-in instruments.
A 41-year-old has been charged with 168 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, three counts of breach of release orders, three counts of breach of probation, and three counts of break and enter.
