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Wellington OPP Seize $100K Worth Of Street Drugs

By Janice MacKay

July 10, 2017 - 2:12pm

Wellington County OPP have arrested a 58-year-old man after seizing $100,000 worth of drugs.

The OPP executed a search warrant Friday at a rural home on Wellington Rd. 16 near Damascus.

Police also seized weapons, drug production and trafficking equipment.

A 58-year-old man from Arthur Township was arrested. He has been charged with production of cannabis marijuana, possession of marijuana for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis resin, possession of a weapon, failing to comply with a recognizance, and failing to comply with an undertaking.

A warrant has also been issued for a 59-year-old man from Sundridge.

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