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Londoners charged in $15K cocaine bust

Two Londoners are facing charges after police seized over $15,000 worth of cocaine.

A joint investigation by London police, the Ontario Provincial Police, and the RCMP led to raids on two homes and a storage locker in London on Saturday, January 5. The two homes that were searched were on Wharncliffe Road North and Springmeadow Road, while the storage locker was on Scanlon Street.

Officers seized 154 grams of cocaine, 12 Percocet pills, two conducted energy weapons, brass knuckles, drug packaging, weigh scales, cell phones, and $1,000 in cash. Three Hell's Angels vests were also seized.

Sean Burger, 47, of London is charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a firearm or ammunition contrary to a prohibition order, and possession of a prohibited device. Police said he is a known member of the Hell's Angels biker gang.

Jessica Boloshetshenko, 33, of London is charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance and unauthorized use of a weapon.

Police said they are still looking for a third suspect, a 27-year-old woman, whose name they have not released.

Anyone with information to further this ongoing investigation or to report potential criminality involving outlaw motorcycle gang members is asked to contact the OPP non-emergency number at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or visit www.tipsubmit.com.

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