Police say $338,000 in drugs, cash seized after arrest

The Windsor Police Service says it arrested one suspect and seized more than $338,000 in illegal drugs and cash following a targeted investigation.

In January 2026, the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) launched an investigation into a male alleged to be trafficking illegal drugs. On March 11, at approximately 12:30 p.m., members of DIGS, with assistance from the Emergency Services Unit and K9 Unit, located and arrested the suspect while he was operating a vehicle in Amherstburg.

Following the arrest, officers executed a search warrant on the suspect’s vehicle and at a residence on Concession 6 South.

During the search, police say officers seized 3,050.9 grams of cocaine, 758 oxycodone (Percocet) tablets, 16.1 grams of psilocybin, $29,010 in Canadian currency, a money counter, a digital scale, and drug packaging materials.

According to police, several weapons were also recovered, including two heavy-duty stun guns, a crossbow, a butterfly knife, two pairs of brass knuckles, and multiple replica firearms. The combined street value of the drugs is $309,041.

A 48-year-old man has been charged with the following:

•Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking (x2)

•Possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon knowing its possession is unauthorized (x3)

•Possession of a weapon while prohibited (x3)

•Possession of the proceeds of crime

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at http://catchcrooks.com.

By RTT Staff