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Cocaine seized in St. Catharines drug bust

Man facing two charges after police execute search warrant
Man in handcuffs
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NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In March 2019, detectives from the #1 District Street Crime Unit began an investigation into drug trafficking in the city of St. Catharines.

On April 19, detectives executed a search warrant at an address in St. Catharines and seized 22 grams of cocaine, a small amount of crack cocaine, and a quantity of Canadian currency.

Charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds obtained by crime is 34-year-old Joseph Harper of St. Catharines.

Harper was released on a promise to appear and will appear in court at a later date.

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