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Drugs, weapons seized at a Guelph apartment complex

An employee has minor injuries after being assaulted by a man at an eastend business in Guelph. Police say an officer was also assaulted before the accused was taken to the ground. Ken Hashizume/CJOY

A west-end Guelph apartment complex was the scene of a police drug bust.

Guelph police were called to an area near Dawson Road and Willow Road on Tuesday afternoon. Officers arrived at around 1 p.m. and met members of another police service.

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They had a male suspect in custody who was arrested for violating the terms of his parole.

Investigators say they saw large amounts of suspected crystal methamphetamine inside the building. A search warrant was obtained and later executed at the apartment unit and a vehicle.

Police say over $63,000 in suspected crystal meth, fentanyl, cocaine, and other controlled substances were seized. They also say they recovered two prohibited knives, a conductive energy weapon, and cash.

Two Guelph men, both 35 years of age, were arrested and are facing charges. Both were held for bail hearings.

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