An assortment of seized weapons, drugs, and other items is displayed in Leamington on August 8, 2022. Photo submitted by Ontario Provincial Police.An assortment of seized weapons, drugs, and other items is displayed in Leamington on August 8, 2022. Photo submitted by Ontario Provincial Police.
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Leamington man facing multiple weapon and drug charges

A 22-year-old man has been arrested following a raid by Ontario Provincial Police in Leamington.

Members of the Essex County OPP, the Community Street Crimes Unit, and the Emergency Response Team executed a warrant Monday on a property on Sturgeon Meadows Avenue. During the operation, investigators seized cocaine, methamphetamine, firearms, assorted knives, prescription medication, and about $70,000 in cash.

The Leamington resident has been charged with possession of CDSA, cocaine, and methamphetamine with intent to sell; possession of a firearm with a prohibition order, unauthorized possession of a weapon, careless storage of a weapon, and two counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm.

The suspect was held pending a show-cause hearing set for Tuesday.

The charges have not been proven in court.

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