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Four charged in Watford drug raid Sept. 10
September 19, 2020
Four unnamed people are facing drug charges after a raid in Watford.
Lambton OPP just released information about the raid, which occurred Sept. 10, on Sept. 15.
Police say members of the Lambton OPP, the Canine Unit, the Emergency Response Team and Community Street Crimes went to St. Clair Street in Watford.
Two people were arrested and charged at the scene.
Police seized about 1,000 grams of cocaine, cannabis edibles, LSD, psilocybin, a rave drug which is a combination of ecstasy and molly, Canadian and US money and weapons.
Police also seized property from the home.
In all, the seizure is valued at $223,000.
In total, four people were arrested and charged with five counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, three counts of possession of a weapon and possession of cannabis for selling.
None of the accused have been named by police but they will appear in court Oct. 28.
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