Drugs, weapons and ammo seized in a Sarnia Police Service drug bust - Dec 1/22 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)Drugs, weapons and ammo seized in a Sarnia Police Service drug bust - Dec 1/22 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
Sarnia

Police seize drugs, ammo in large bust

Sarnia police have seized large amounts of cocaine, fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and ammo from an Alfred Street property, and from a storage locker on Campbell Street.

At around 4:20 p.m. December 1, members of the Vice Unit and Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant at both locations.

Police said a search of various trailers on the Alfred Street property turned up cash, drugs and firearms. Two people were taken into custody, and officers are searching for another suspect.

Stolen property recovered in Sarnia - Dec 1/22 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service) Stolen property recovered in Sarnia - Dec 1/22 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

It's alleged officers found over $40,000 worth of stolen property at the storage locker along with more drugs, currency, a firearm and thousands of rounds of ammunition.

In total, police seized 84.46 grams of cocaine, 137.56 grams of fentanyl, 926.54 grams of crystal methamphetamine with a combined street value of $80,535.20. Officers also seized $19,845 in cash.

The three accused are facing a total of 66 charges.

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1) Michael James Coolman, 44, of Sarnia, faces numerous charges including firearm related charges, trafficking of drug charges, breaches of recognizance, breaches of probation, breaches of release orders, and breaches of prohibition orders.

2) Amber-Lynn Marie White, 28, of Sarnia, faces one count of possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking.

3) Matthew William Lutes, 44, of Sarnia, is wanted for a number of charges related to the trafficking of drugs, illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and failing to attend court.

Police said members of the Criminal Investigation Branch will make attempts to return property to their rightful owners as their investigation continues.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Matthew William Lutes is asked to call the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861, extension 0, or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Matthew William Lutes (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

Matthew William Lutes (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)

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