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Wanted man found with drugs at Peterborough residence: police

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A man is facing drug trafficking and other charges following an incident at a residence in Peterborough, Ont., on Wednesday afternoon.

Around 1:15 p.m., Peterborough Police Service officers were called to assist with an unwanted person at a residence in the area of Sherbrooke and Reid streets.

Officers located the suspect attempting to leave the area. He was taken into custody and found in possession of 58.1 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 8.4 grams of cocaine, 6.3 grams of fentanyl and cash.

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Police also determined the man provided investigators with a false name and that there was an outstanding warrant for his arrest.

The 49-year-old man from Peterborough was charged with three counts of trafficking a Schedule 1 substance and one count each of possession of proceeds of property under $5,000 obtained by crime and obstructing a peace officer.

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He was held in custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Thursday.

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