Three people are facing drug charges following two separate drug busts in the city on Thursday that saw officers seize more than $4,000 worth of drugs and cash, police said Friday.
The first search warrant, executed at a residence on Vinewood Court in the city’s Glen Cairn neighbourhood, ended with officers seizing $925 worth of hydromorphone pills, $300 in cash, and stolen property.
A 38-year-old London woman and 35-year-old London man each face two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
The 38-year-old accused faces an additional charge of trafficking a Schedule I substance and appeared in court on Friday, police said. The 35-year-old accused has a court date set for Thursday.
The second search warrant, at a residence on Forward Avenue near Riverside Drive and Beaverbrook Avenue, resulted in the seizure of 19 grams of suspected cocaine, 97 grams of marijuana, a digital weighing scale and a butterfly knife. Police said the suspected cocaine is valued at $1,900, while the marijuana is valued at $970.
A 50-year-old London man faces several charges in connection to the bust, including:
- possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking;
- possession of a Schedule II substance;
- possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon or prohibited device knowing no authority;
- possession of a prohibited weapon contrary to prohibition order;
- two counts of failing to comply with recognizance.
The accused appeared in court on Thursday, police said.
Anyone with information about either incident is asked to contact police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or londoncrimestoppers.com
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