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Nine people were arrested on drug-related offenses by the Timmins Police Service after a “coordinated execution of search warrants” at residences on Rea Street South and James Avenue Tuesday evening.
Fentanyl and crack cocaine made up the bulk of the drugs seized at those locations.
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According to police, the street value of the drugs that were seized would amount to $211,310.
An ongoing investigation by the Drug Enforcement Unit of the Timmins Police Service led to the execution of the warrants by the Emergency Response Team (TPS) while working in conjunction with platoon officers.
By Ryan McNally
Apr 15, 2021 5:48 PM
A Regina man is facing several charges after an ongoing investigation led by the Regina Police Street Gang Unit.
Police were attempting to locate an 18-year-old man previously wanted for several alleged crimes such as attempted murder, robbery and aggravated assault. Finally on Tuesday night, officers observed the man leaving a residence on the 300 block of Pasqua Street in a cab, and then followed that cab until the 3500 block of Fifth Avenue, where the suspect fled the scene on foot.
After a brief chase, the suspect was arrested, and 2was found to have a .40 caliber handgun, fentanyl, bear spray and bladed weapons in his possession.