A loaded shotgun was found during a drug bust in Sarnia.
Sarnia police officials say members of the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit entered into a drug investigation involving a local 40 year old female that was believed to be trafficking drugs.
On June 27, 2016 the Vice Unit requested and was granted a warrant to search a residence in the 200 block of Ontario Street in the City of Sarnia.
At approximately 9:15 pm on June 27, officers conducted a traffic stop prior to the search warrant and the accused female was arrested for Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking methamphetamine.
The warrant was executed at approximately 10 p.m. at the address belonging to the accused on Ontario Street.
During the search, officers found an array of drugs ranging from methamphetamine, marijuana, cocaine and codeine pills.
The total street value of the drugs was over $3,800.
Also seized was over $1,000 in cash.
The most alarming item located during the search was a loaded 12 gauge sawed off shotgun with six rounds in it.
The gun was located under a bed.
Unfortunately situations like this shows the inherent risks that officers face when dealing with drugs, Sarnia police officials said.
The accused is now facing three counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, three counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm and three other weapons related charges.
The accused has been remanded into custody and has her next court appearance will be by video on Monday morning, July 4.
