More than $130,000 worth of drugs and weapons have been seized in Chatham and across Ontario. The seizure was carried out by the Chatham-Kent Police Service alongside the Collingwood OPP Community Street Crime Unit. The investigation was launched in September, after police said people were believed to be involved in the trafficking of drugs across Ontario. Police said they identified a 53-year-old Chatham man, who was allegedly receiving and distributing controlled substances through the “broader trafficking network.” On Nov. 1, multiple search warrants were executed throughout Ontario. That included a search of a home on Evening Drive in Chatham. Seized items from the Chatham home include: As a result, a 53-year-old Chatham man is facing several charges, including: A vehicle that was being used by the accused was also seized for further examination. The accused has been held in custody ahead of a bail hearing.
