Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Stratford police cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Drugs and Weapons Seized in Stratford

A Stratford man is facing over 20 criminal charges after drugs and weapons were seized from a residence in the city.

The Stratford Police Street Crime Unit and the Emergency Response Unit executed a warrant Wednesday evening at a residence in the 100 block of Burritt Street in the city.

Police found methamphetamine, marihuana, hash oil, and a large amount of prescription medication. The seized drugs had a total value of over $3000. Numerous weapons and a small amount of cash were also confiscated.

A 36-year-old man and a 56-year-old woman were arrested at the residence.

The man was taken into police custody and faces 9 counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, 9 counts of possession of a substance, 2 counts breach of recognizance, 2 counts breach of probation, assault police and resist arrest.

Stratford city police say the investigation is ongoing and further charges are pending.

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