Search Warrant – Arrests: C23-254315

Released: November 28, 2023 at 8:21 a.m.

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On October 19, 2023, as the result of a drug investigation, the Guns & Gangs Unit took two adults into custody and executed a search warrant in the 100 block of James Avenue.

Over 1.3 million dollars worth of methamphetamine and fentanyl, a loaded handgun, and counterfeit currency were seized.

-  Approximately 9 Kilograms of Methamphetamine (Estimated Street Value: $450,000)

-  Approximately 2.1 Kilograms of Fentanyl (Estimated Street Value: $850,000)

-  A large quantity of prescription pills

-  A loaded Glock handgun and ammunition

-  Approximately $50,000 CDN currency

-  $450,000 Counterfeit CDN currency

-  Packaging Materials

A 27-year-old female, Ilse Brillette VAZQUEZ ARROYO of Mexico and a 27-year-old male, Juan Abad CASIMIRO PEREZ of Mexico, were charged with the following offences:
 

  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – METHAMPHETAMINE
  • Possession of a Scheduled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – FENTANYL
  • Possession of Proceeds of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
  • Possession of Counterfeit Money
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Prohibited or Restricted Firearm with Ammunition
     

They were both detained in custody.

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