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Benzodiazepine seized, 3 arrested during investigation at Cobourg motel

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Anti-anxiety medication is shown in Toronto, Friday, July 26, 2013. Canadian Press file photo

Cobourg police seized a quantity of benzodiazepine and arrested three residents at a motel early Wednesday.

Cobourg Police Service say officers arrested Eric Bremner, 43, at the hotel on the strength of an outstanding warrant.

During the investigation, police also seized a quantity of benzodiazepine (diazepam) which is often treated for anxiety. They also seized drug paraphernalia and cash.

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Bremner, Karleigh Horsley, 21, and Matthew Lebold, 28, were arrested and charged with possession of schedule 4 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

Bremner was additionally charged with one count of failure to comply with probation and three counts of failure to comply with a recognizance. He was held in custody for a court appearance later Wednesday.

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Lebold was also charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.

Lebold and Horsley were released and are scheduled to appear in court in Cobourg at a future date, police said.

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