Brandon Police Make Series of Drug Arrests

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With files from Brandon Police Service.

Pair Arrested for Possession of Chystal Meth & Cocaine For Purpose of Trafficking

Two Brandon males, a 30-year old and a 38-year old, were arrested on multiple charges including possession for the purpose of trafficking methamphetamine, possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, and breach of recognizance. Police say that on Monday evening they stopped a vehicle in the 1400 Block of 1st ST. North and a search netted approximately 20 ounces of Crystal Methamphetamine with a street value of $150,000, as well as 17 grams of cocaine with a street value of $1,700. The 30-year old was also found to have brass knuckles on his person and faces addition charges of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Both males were lodged at the Brandon Correctional Center to appear in Court on Tuesday.

Possession of Cocaine

A routine traffic stop, for a vehicle traveling without a rear license plate, has lead to the arrest of a 21-year old Brandon male for Possession of cocaine and Breach of Undertaking X 2. During the traffic stop Police noticed two small baggies of cocaine on the floor on the vehicle. The driver was arrested and a search of the individual resulted in another small bag of cocaine and two cell phones. Police say the man had conditions not to possess any electronic devices and was required to notify police of any address changes. He had failed to notify Police of his address change after having recently moved.