Drug Charges Laid

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While conducting surveillance yesterday, Officers from the Charlottetown Police Services  Street Crime Unit observed a hand to hand drug transaction between two men.  Both men were arrested and taken into custody.

Police seized a quantity of what is believed to be cocaine and crystal meth, drug paraphernalia, two knives and a baton.

A 25 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with two counts of possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking, two counts of possession of a weapon while prohibited, uttering threat and breach of probation.   The accused appeared in court this morning and has been remanded in custody.

A 52 year old Charlottetown male has been charged with possession of drugs and breach of probation.  The accused was released from custody with conditions.

Both men will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.