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 drug trafficking following traffic stop

A 47-year-old Sarnia man faces trafficking charges after city police seized $4,000 worth of drugs and cash during a traffic stop Wednesday.

As part of an ongoing investigation, Sarnia police vice unit officers stopped a vehicle in the area of Indian Road and Highway 402 at around 3:30 p.m.

Police say a search of the driver and vehicle led to the seizure of 17 grams of cocaine, 203 Percocet pills and 11 oxycodone pills, with a total value of $3,281. Officers also seized $720 in Canadian currency.

Jeffery Martin is charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He has been held in custody for a bail hearing

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