Charges Laid in Fort Erie Drug Trafficking Investigation

Thursday, 23 January 2020 12:53

By Marcie Culbert

Two people have been charged with drug and weapons related offences in Fort Erie.

The NRP searched a home in the Forsythe Street and Waterloo Street area yesterday.

They found cocaine and evidence that suggests drug trafficking.

Officers also found prohibited weapons including brass knuckles and a spring loaded knife.

They arrested and charged a 31-year-old and a 27-year-old with the following offences;

- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose

- Possession of a prohibited weapon (two counts)

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