Windsor Police cruiser, May 9, 2019. Photo by Mark Brown/WindsorNewsToday.caWindsor Police cruiser, May 9, 2019. Photo by Mark Brown/WindsorNewsToday.ca
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Stolen vehicle investigation leads to $20,000 drug bust

A stolen vehicle investigation by Windsor Police resulted in the seizure of $20,000 worth of fentanyl.

According to police, on January 19, investigators recovered a stolen vehicle that was parked in the 2000 block of Ypres Avenue. Police obtained surveillance video of a male suspect driving the stolen vehicle.

On January 23, police found and arrested the male suspect, at a residence in the 400 block of Glengarry Avenue. During the arrest, officers seized 81.3 grams of fentanyl, worth $20,000.

As a result, the male suspect has been charged with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Anyone with more information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call Windsor Police or Crime Stoppers.

You can call the Property Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4350. You can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://catchcrooks.com.

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