Two Windsor men have been charged after what police are calling the second largest cocaine bust in the city in the past six years.
Windsor police received information in February about an alleged drug trafficker in the city who was suspected of transporting drugs from Toronto to Windsor.
On Wednesday, May 24th, police executed four search warrants and found more than 2 kilograms of suspected cocaine, 5.8 grams of suspected crack cocaine, 43 percocets, 1.5 kilograms of cannabis marijuana, bear spray, pepper spray and about $70,000 in cash.
"One in the east end was occupied by the two accused parties, the other residence was occupied by one of the suspects' parents, the commercial property was a property associated with both accused," says Windsor Police Staff Sergeant Dan Potvin.
Windsor Police Staff Sergeant Dan Potvin. May 2017 (Photo by AM800's Teresinha Medeiros)
He says this was not a street gang.
"These two accused parties were dealing a considerable amount of product in the city and suspected of supplying street dealers," he says. "The resulting charges and seizure of a large amount illegal substances will have a significant impact on the drug scene in Windsor."
Windsor Police Superintendent Pam Mizuno says the safety of the community is paramount to Windsor police. "We take the trafficking and illegal narcotics very seriously and target those individuals and groups involved in such activities."
30-year-old Sihat Jahangiri of Windsor is charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, possession of a prohibited weapon and two counts of possession of a weapon while prohibited.
31-year-old Christopher Scollon of Windsor is charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a prohibited weapon.
Anyone with information is asked to call Windsor Police at 519-255-6700 ext 4361.