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Durham police announce $700K in drug seizures

Police Tape is seen at a crime scene in Toronto, Saturday, Jan 14, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey

Police in Ontario have announced $700,000 in seized drugs after a six-week project.

Drug enforcement officers in Durham Region made the announcement on Tuesday, saying a “large quantity” of drugs had been seized.

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Durham Regional Police said a joint investigation with Brantford police in May and June had probed cocaine trafficking. The work led to search warrants in Whitby, Toronto and Paris, Ont.

As a result of the searches, police alleged, 14 kgs of cocaine were seized, along with some MDMA, methamphetamine, fentanyl and prescription drugs. The total value is around $700,000, according to police.

Three people were arrested and now face various drug-related charges.

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