The Windsor Police Services' Problem-Oriented Policing Unit seized over $17,000 worth of illegal drugs in downtown Windsor Wednesday.
The unit was deployed to the downtown area following higher-than-normal levels of violence earlier this month.
The officers witnessed a man loitering near the entrance of an apartment building on University Avenue East. Police discovered the man was not a resident of the building but had gained access to the building. When officers approached the suspect with tried to take off.
The man was arrested after a short chase. Officers seized 68.8 grams of crack cocaine, 48.3 g of powder cocaine, and 14.6 g of blue fentanyl. The drugs have an estimated street value of $17,550.
Police say the suspect is expected to be charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and engaging in prohibited activity.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service at 519-255-6700, ext. 4000, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS), or online at www.catchcrooks.com.