Windsor Police Amherstburg detachment vehicle outside Windsor Police Headquarters, October 12, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/WindsorNewsToday.ca.Windsor Police Amherstburg detachment vehicle outside Windsor Police Headquarters, October 12, 2018. Photo by Mark Brown/WindsorNewsToday.ca.
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Suspect arrested following raid in Amherstburg

By Mark Brown
October 20, 2023 - 7:47pm

Windsor police say a 36-year-old has been arrested in connection with a drug and weapon investigation in Amherstburg.

Members of the Drugs and Guns Enforcement (DIGS) Unit executed a search warrant Wednesday night on McCurdy Drive near Sandwich Street South. Police seized a loaded 9-millimetre handgun, which had been reported stolen; brass knuckles, and 41 Percocet tablets packaged for sale.

The suspect is charged with possession of oxycodone with intent to sell, plus 11 weapons offences, including possession of a prohibited firearm and possession of a stolen firearm.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information should call the Windsor police's DIGS Unit at (519) 255-6700, ext. 4361. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at (519) 258-TIPS (8477).

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