Police seized over $110,000 worth of drugs, weapons and other stolen items in a drug raid in Dashwood. January 18th, 2022 (Courtesy of Huron County OPP)Police seized over $110,000 worth of drugs, weapons and other stolen items in a drug raid in Dashwood. January 18th, 2022 (Courtesy of Huron County OPP)
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Dashwood drug bust

The Huron-Perth OPP Community Street Crimes Unit made a major bust in Dashwood recently.

On January 18th, police executed a drug search warrant at a residence located on Centre Street in Dashwood.

Officers seized large quantities of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, heroin, cocaine & psilocybin, also known as magic mushrooms.

The combined estimated street value of the seized controlled substances is $110,928.

Police also seized drug paraphernalia, a pill press, a cell phone and digital scales. A number of weapons were also seized, including a .22 calibre rifle, a pellet gun, four imitation hand guns, a push dagger knife and stolen property consisting of an ATV, a band saw and a stolen street sign.

An arrest warrant is being sought for the suspect wanted in this case.

Anyone with any information should contact Huron County OPP or Crime Stoppers.

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