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Verbal argument results in drug and weapons charges for Guelph man: police

Guelph police say one of the suspects in the theft of Pokemon cards dropped their cell phone as they were getting away. Scott Tracey/Guelph Police Service

A verbal argument resulted in drugs and weapons charges for a Guelph man.

Guelph police were called to a business near Gordon Street and Wellington Street West around 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Investigators say two men were arguing over something when one of them indicated that he was carrying a weapon.

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They say the man who made the threat then left the premises before officers arrived.

Investigators say officers were able to locate the individual who was carrying a satchel.

They say the man fled on foot after being asked to remove the satchel but was apprehended after a brief chase.

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A search of the satchel revealed a black BB gun and a small amount of suspected fentanyl.

A 19-year-old will be in a Guelph court on May 16.

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