A southern Ontario resident is facing charges following a drug trafficking investigation in the Thunder Bay area.
The investigation got underway in September.
On September 18, officers searched a hotel, a business, and a vehicle.
During the searches, the following items were seized:
- Roughly 1.2 kg of suspected cocaine
- Approximately 20 g of crack cocaine
- $84,000 in cash
- Taser
- Cell phones
The estimated street value of the drugs seized is more than $120,000.
As a result, a 42-year-old from Hamilton is facing the following charges:
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose
- Possession of a prohibited device contrary to prohibition order (three counts)
- Possession of proceeds obtained by crime over $5,000
- Possession for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine
The accused remains in custody with a future court date.
