Waterloo Regional Police seize $33,000 worth of cocaine & 19 guns, three men arrested
Posted Feb 27, 2015 09:02:44 AM.
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Three men from Waterloo Region are facing charges after police seized $33,000 worth of cocaine (22 ounces) and 19 guns.
Police say it is the result of an investigation into the illegal drug trade and drug activity within the area.
On Wednesday, WRPS officers executed search warrants at residences located on Waterloo’s Cavelletti Court as well as a residence on King St. in the city, Bridlewreath Street in Kitchener and Branchton’s Maple Manor Road.
Here’s a breakdown of what police seized:
- 22 ounces of cocaine, with a street value of $33,000.
- 1 ounce of cannabis marijuana
- six handguns, two shot guns, 11 long guns
- one conducted energy weapon
- ammunition
- Canadian currency
- hydraulic press and cutting agent
32-year-old Joshua Chabot of North Dumfries Township; Brandon Pfeiffer, 28, of Kitchener and
49-year-old Peter Whitby of Waterloo were arrested without incident on Tuesday and are currently charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and are in custody.
Police say further charges are pending and anyone with info. is asked to call the Drug Branch at 519 653 7700 ext. 8446 or Crime Stoppers 1 800 222 8477.
