Drugs seized in Windsor operation (Photo by: Windsor police)Drugs seized in Windsor operation (Photo by: Windsor police)
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Search warrant leads to $6K in drugs seized in Windsor

One woman was arrested after the Windsor Police Service seized over $6,700 in drugs.

An investigation was launched into a 51-year-old woman by the Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) suspected of trafficking drugs.

On Thursday, February 13 at 1:30 p.m. police saw activity consistent with drug trafficking and conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Howard Avenue and Logan Avenue.

When police searched the suspect they seized 1.4 grams of crack cocaine and $20 in cash.

A search warrant was executed for a residence at the intersection of Ottawa Street and Marentette Avenue.

Investigators found 51.1 grams of crack cocaine, 12.8 grams of cocaine, a scale, debt list, packaging and $60 in cash.

When police searched the suspect's vehicle they found an additional 0.5 grams of crack cocaine, $1,445 in Canadian cash and $109 in American cash.

Police said the total value of drugs was $6,790.

The 51-year-old was charged with two counts of trafficking in a control substance, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and two counts of operation while prohibited.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4361.

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