Fentanyl and methamphetamine seized from a Chatham residence during a drug bust on December 17, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)Fentanyl and methamphetamine seized from a Chatham residence during a drug bust on December 17, 2019. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)
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Drug bust in Chatham turns up meth, fentanyl

Chatham-Kent police have pulled approximately $65,000 worth of illegal drugs off of the street after searching a home in Chatham.

Police said they seized methamphetamine and fentanyl along with some American and Canadian currency while they were executing a search warrant Tuesday night.

Officers said the homeowner -- a 44-year-old Chatham man -- was arrested and charged with two counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking.

He was taken into custody pending a bail hearing.

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