A 19-year-old man faces a number of drug-related charges including possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose after he was found with conducted energy weapon on Sunday night.
Greater Sudbury Police were called to a disturbance involving a man believed to have a conducted energy weapon (CEW) in his possession on Adie Street in Greater Sudbury. Upon arrival, the officer saw two men fleeing the scene on foot.
The officer followed the men to the intersection of Lansdowne Road and Frood Road where one of the men was seen throwing something into a garbage. Both men were stopped by the officer and the garbage can was checked.
The officer found a CEW in the garbage, as well as close to 2,800 Xanax pills, almost 110 grams of crystal meth and an electronic scale. The street value of the drugs is approximately $25,000.
The suspect was placed under arrest for possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, possession of a prohibited weapon, possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule I substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking a Schedule IV substance.
Upon searching the man, the officer found $17,000 in cash and the man was additionally charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
He was taken to police headquarters and held for bail court on April 6.
The second man was released unconditionally as he did not have any involvement with the weapon, drugs or money.
