Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police cruiser outside police headquarters on Christina Street. May 23, 2019. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
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Man charged with trafficking cocaine

A 40-year-old Sarnia man faces trafficking charges after police seized $13,000 in cocaine and currency during a drug bust Thursday night.

As part of an ongoing investigation, Sarnia police observed a man allegedly conducting a drug deal in the area of Devine Street and Indian Road around 8:50 p.m.

Police said they seized packaged cocaine and over $1,500 in currency.

Additional cocaine and $3,500 in currency were seized from a residence in the 100 block of Kathleen Avenue.

In total, police seized 79.5 grams of cocaine with a street value of $8,000 along with $5,000 in currency.

Jon Douglas Williamson is charged with possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of trafficking in a Schedule I substance.

He was being held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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