A drug bust in Wallaceburg has led to the arrest of seven area residents.
As part of an ongoing investigation, officers with the Intelligence Unit, Critical Incident Response Team, and the K-9 Unit executed a search warrant last night, seizing roughly $12,000 worth of methamphetamine. Police also found three BB airsoft firearms, a prohibited knife, several cell phones, and digital scales.
A 51-year-old man of Wallaceburg has been charged with Possession of a controlled substance for trafficking and three counts of failing to comply with an undertaking.
A 52-year-old man, a 55-year-old man and a 23-year-old man, all from Wallaceburg, have been charged with Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a firearm contrary to his Prohibition Order.
A 27-year-old man of Chatham Township has been charged with Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and unauthorized possession of a prohibited weapon.
A 37-year-old man has been charged with Possession of a controlled substance and Fail to comply with an Undertaking.
A 31-year-old woman of Wallaceburg has been charged with Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking.
Four of the men and the woman were released on conditions with a date in court in August. Two other men were held in custody for a bail hearing.
