Police seize gun, drugs and cash

SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. – A 49-yearold Summerside man was arrested and police seized drugs, a gun and more than $41,000 in cash during two home searches on Nov. 23.

In a news release, RCMP said members of the Prince District JFO Drug Unit conducted a targeted traffic stop on Route 11 in Mont-Carmel as part of an ongoing drug investigation. A man was arrested at the scene.

Later that day, police executed search warrants on two Summerside homes as part of the investigation.

Police said officers seized a total of 1.9 pounds of suspected crystal methamphetamine, 194 grams of suspected cocaine, 32 grams of cannabis resin, 1.4 pounds of cannabis, more than 17,000 contraband cigarettes, an unsecured firearm, drug paraphernalia, a vehicle and more than $41,000.

The man was later released from police custody. RCMP said the investigation is ongoing.