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Sudbury police arrest suspected drug dealer, seize $39K in drugs

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An investigation into a suspected drug dealer in Greater Sudbury resulted in the arrest of a 43-year-old woman, three search warrants and the seizure of $39,000 in drugs, police say.

Last Friday, detectives with the drug enforcement unit concluded the investigation and with the help of the integrated crime section, emergency response unit and Ontario Provincial Police-led guns and gangs enforcement team, the local woman was taken into custody on drug charges.

The location of the three searches occurred in Greater Sudbury, but police did not provide specific details.

"During the arrest and subsequent searches, detectives seized approximately 362 grams of suspected cocaine, 3.55 grams of suspected methamphetamine, 659 amphetamine tablets and 179 oxycodone pills with an estimated street value of $38,770, as well as close to $300 in cash," Sudbury police said in a news release Tuesday.

"Detectives also located and seized a stolen bicycle worth approximately $6,000."

The woman has been charged with three counts of drug trafficking and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime.

She was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court April 24.

"The GSPS drug enforcement unit of the integrated crime section remains committed to working collaboratively with our policing and community partners focusing its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security, and wellness of our community," police said.

"The integrated crime section aims to identify and disrupt organized crime in Greater Sudbury through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional police work resulting in the arrest of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime." 

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