Police say since September of 2016, members of the Welland and St.Catharines Street Crime Units have been conducting an investigation into individuals suspected of trafficking large amounts of Crystal Methamphetamine in the City of St.Catharines.
On Wednesday September 28th 2016, police observed several suspected drug deals by these individuals. Police obtained judicial authorization to search a residence in the Facer Street area which resulted in the arrest of these individuals and a seizure of a large quantity of Crystal Methamphetamine, Crack Cocaine, GHB, Psilocybin (Magic Mushrooms), Marihuana and Canadian currency. Police also seized a prohibited weapon from the residence.
Arrested and charged was 34 year old Shane Marko of St.Catharines
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2
Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
Fail to comply with his recognizance x 5
36 year old Ryan Luken of St.Catharines
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking x2
32 year old Kyle Alldread of Niagara Falls
Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking
Possession of a Controlled Substance x 3
Possession of Proceeds of Crime Under $5000
As a result of this investigation Police seized $34,430 worth of drugs and $2650 in Canadian Currency.
All parties have been held in custody pending a bail hearing on September 29th 2016.
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