Sarnia police seize drugs, bear spray and cash from a Victoria St. residence - Dec. 2/24 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)Sarnia police seize drugs, bear spray and cash from a Victoria St. residence - Dec. 2/24 (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
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Drugs, bear spray confiscated from Sarnia residence

The Sarnia Police Service's Major Case Action Team (MCAT) is reporting the seizure of drugs, cash, and bear spray from a Victoria Street home.

On Monday, at around 7:15 p.m., officers with the Emergency Response Team executed a search warrant and detained eight people.

During a search, police found another man who was hiding.

Officers confiscated 3.19 grams of methamphetamine, 14.04 grams of cocaine, $12,189 in Canadian currency, $51 in U.S. currency, and bear spray.

Police said the estimated street value of the seized drugs is $1,873.

Merhawi Soloman, 18, and a 17-year-old male, both from Hamilton, were held for bail and charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Police said a 52-year-old Sarnia man was also arrested for breaching two conditions of a release order.

MCAT are still investigating and further arrests are possible.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861 or Crime Stoppers at 519-332-TIPS (8477).

Tips can also be submitted online at www.p3tips.com.

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