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Over $76K in Drugs Seized at a Chatham Motel

Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent Police.

Drug trafficking charges have been laid against a Chatham man after a police raid.

Officers watched the suspect go from his home to a local motel, where he was apprehended. Authorities say he was carrying three cell phone sand a large amount of cash.

Inside his vehicle, officers uncovered over $76,600 worth of drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine, along with more cash, a gun, and ammunition.

The 32-year-old is now facing over a dozen charges, including:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Methamphetamine
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Careless Storage of a Firearm
  • Careless Storage of Ammunition
  • Fail to Comply with a Release Order (2 counts)
  • Possession of a Restricted Weapon Contrary to Prohibition Order (4 counts)
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order (2 counts)

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.