Semi-automatic rifle and some drugs that were seized after a search of a residence on Gray Street in Chatham. January 26, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)Semi-automatic rifle and some drugs that were seized after a search of a residence on Gray Street in Chatham. January 26, 2021. (Photo courtesy of Chatham-Kent police)
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Semi-automatic rifle, drugs seized during bust in Chatham

Four Chatham residents are facing charges after Chatham-Kent police searched a residence on Gray Street in Chatham and found a rifle and some illegal drugs.

Police said members of the CKPS Intelligence Unit teamed up with the Critical Incident Team to execute a search warrant at the residence Monday afternoon.

Officers said during that search, police seized approximately $1,300 worth of suspected methamphetamine along with some digital scales, packaging material, and cell phones.

Police also found a switchblade and a loaded SKS non-restricted semi-automatic rifle with an overcapacity magazine and an attached bayonet along with some ammunition.

Officers said a 42-year-old Chatham man, a 40-year-old Chatham man, a 28-year-old Chatham man, and a 29-year-old Chatham woman were all arrested and charged in connection with the case. They were all taken into custody pending a bail hearing.

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