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Windsor

Police seize over $35,000 of illicit drugs

A Windsor man is facing drug possession charges after police discovered a stolen vehicle during an investigation.

On Wednesday, police observed a newer model Honda SUV on the city's east end. Officers discovered the vehicle had been reported stolen in London, Ontario. Police obtained surveillance images and identified a suspect.

On Thursday, police located the suspect on Meadowbrook Lane, where he was arrested.

Officers seized about $35,000 worth of illicit drugs and currency from the suspect. The man had crystal methamphetamine, blue fentanyl, green fentanyl, pink fentanyl, cocaine, and hydromorphone.

A 36-year-old man is facing charges of possession of stolen property, possession of a substance for trafficking, possession of an I.D. of another person, and breach of probation.

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