An investigation into an illegal drug ring with ties to the Greater Toronto Area resulted in the seizure of over $500,000 of illegal drugs.
On Wednesday, the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit located and arrested a 26-year-old man as he exited a car on Watson Avenue.
During a search of the suspect, officers seized 1,978 grams of cocaine, 988 grams of crystal methamphetamine, and 150 milliliters of codeine as well as $2,600 in cash and two cell phones.
Officers also seized an additional 625 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 504 grams of fentanyl, and 9 grams of cocaine from a nearby home. A Glock handgun magazine, 50 rounds of .38 calibre ammunition, 25 rounds of 9mm calibre ammunition, 21 rounds of .40 calibre ammunition, a digital scale, and drug packaging materials were also recovered.
The total value of drugs seized in the operation was $502,770.
The 26-year-old was charged with three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking and failure to comply with a release order.