Chatham-Kent Police Service officials allege: On March 26, 2024, members of the Chatham-Kent Police Intelligence Section executed two Controlled Drugs and Substance Act Search Warrants on Keil Drive South in Chatham as part of an on-going investigation.
Approximately $253,320 worth of fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cocaine were recovered and seized for analysis.
Approximately $22,000 in property obtained by crime, a loaded Glock handgun, digital scales, cell phones and a large amount of Canadian currency were also seized.
The 22-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with the following:
– Unauthorized possession of a firearm,
– Possession of a prohibited firearm with ammunition,
– Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose,
– Careless storage of ammunition,
– Careless storage of a firearm, and
– Three counts of possession of a control substance for the purpose of trafficking.
The man was transported to police headquarters where he was held pending a bail hearing.
A 19-year-old Chatham woman is to be located and charged with the same offenses.
