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Drug charges laid following well-being check in downtown Guelph

Guelph police say a search led to officers finding multiple controlled substances, weapons and cash. Ken Hashizume/CJOY

A well-being check has led to charges for a Guelph woman.

Police said they were called to St. George’s Square around 7 a.m. on Wednesday about a person possibly in medical distress.

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Officers found her kneeling down but she reportedly told them there was nothing wrong.

Investigators said a baton was seen hanging from her belt and they later learned the woman is on probation with a condition to not have any weapons.

Several items were found during a search, including multiple controlled substances, weapons and cash.

A 36-year-old was held for a bail hearing on Thursday.

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