Airsoft guns seized by London police, November 10, 2022. Photo courtesy of London police. Airsoft guns seized by London police, November 10, 2022. Photo courtesy of London police.
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$23K in drugs, six airsoft guns seized by London police

A 38-year-old man is facing charges after a raid by London police turned up half a dozen airsoft guns and more than $23,000 worth of cocaine and fentanyl.

Officers with the guns and gangs section, emergency response unit, and canine unit searched a home on Queens Avenue last Thursday. Police seized four airsoft rifles, two airsoft handguns, 31 grams of cocaine, 81 grams of fentanyl, three cell phones, a digital scale, and $935 in cash.

Drugs and other items seized by London police, November 10, 2022. Photo courtesy of London police. Drugs and other items seized by London police, November 10, 2022. Photo courtesy of London police.

The total value of the drugs seized is estimated at $23,350, police said.

A London man was arrested in connection with the investigation. He has since been charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

He is scheduled to appear in London court in relation to the charges on December 23.

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