Chatham-Kent police seized a number of knifes during a raid at a Thamesville home January 13, 2016, (Photo courtesy C-K Police) Chatham-Kent police seized a number of knifes during a raid at a Thamesville home January 13, 2016, (Photo courtesy C-K Police)
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Knives Replica Guns Seized

Chatham-Kent police seized a number of knives and replica guns during a raid on a Thamesville residence last night.

The police intelligence unit along with the Critical Incident response team executed a search warrant looking for weapons and also marijuana and hydromorphone .

They found a prohibited knife known as a butterfly knife.

There were also a number of other non-prohibited knives at the residence, police seized them citing public safety.

A number of guns were seized but they were found to be air-soft guns and not restricted weapons.

A 26-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman are each charged with possession of a restricted weapon and two counts of possession of a controlled substance.

They were released with a February court date.

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