CKPS (Photo by Millar Hill)
Chatham

Chatham drug bust results in arrest, $253K seizure

An investigation by Chatham-Kent police has resulted in one person being arrested and a significant seizure of illegal drugs.

Police did not release a specific address, but said two search warrants were carried out on Keil Drive South on Tuesday.

Members of the Chatham-Kent Police Service Intelligence Unit seized approximately $253,320 worth of cocaine, methamphetamine, and fentanyl during their search.

Officers also seized a large amount of Canadian currency, some drug-related equipment, and a loaded Glock handgun.

A 22-year-old Chatham man was arrested and charged with several gun and drug-related charges. He was transported to police headquarters was set to be held pending a bail hearing.

Police said a 19-year-old Chatham woman is still to be located and charged with the same offenses.

Read More Local Stories

CK police charge woman with assault

According to Chatham-Kent police, the victim was walking around King Street East in Chatham when she was approached by a woman she didn't know and struck in the face.

(File photo courtesy of © Can Stock Photo Inc. / dehooks)

Scoreboard, Aug 5

The Toronto Blue Jays lost 7-2 to the Houston Astros on Tuesday while the Detroit Tigers won their fourth straight, 8-0 over Seattle.

Baseball fans celebrating in the stands. © Can Stock Photo / djpadavona

Scoreboard, Aug 4

The Toronto Blue Jays snapped the Astros' six-game winning streak with a 3-1 win in Houston Monday night.