Police seize value of $16k in cocaine from Central Huron address
According to police, the Central Huron resident was stopped in the Township of Wilmot on July 30. They were arrested and charged after police found illegal drugs. A search at the individual's address on July 31 yielded an amount of cocaine valued at over $16,000.
Police say the individual was charged with possession of schedule, substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine.
A court date is scheduled for Sept. 11 in relation to the charges.
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