St. Thomas, Ont., police say two people are facing numerous charges after several guns, more than $35,000 worth of drugs, and more than $24,000 in cash were seized during a search.
Officials say a lengthy investigation led police to search an apartment on Talbot Street Thursday afternoon.
Police seized $35,500 in drugs, $24,500 in cash, as well as guns, scales, a bullet proof vest and several knives.
Drugs seized during the search include crystal methamphetamine, cocaine, crack cocaine, oxycodone tablets, and Xanax tablets.
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The guns seized were:
- Mossberg 715T, .22 calibre loaded firearm
- CQ-A .223 calibre semi-automatic rifle
- Remington 1911 R1S semi-automatic .45 calibre handgun
- Smith and Wesson SD9VE 9 millimetre handgun
- Mako replica firearm
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Police add the serial numbers were scratched off of the Mossberg, Remington, and Smith and Wesson firearms.
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A 31-year-old and a 22-year-old were taken into custody at the scene, and now face numerous drug and weapon-related charges.
Police say the pair were held in custody awaiting a court appearance to answer to the charges.
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