Street Crime Unit Execute Residential Search Warrant, Cocaine Seized – Charge Laid

Following a six week CDSA Investigation, Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit, arrested a male on Kensington Road at approximately 1:30 pm on Thursday afternoon (April 17th).

A subsequent search warrant was executed at the males residence which yielded 284 grams of Cocaine, 495 grams of dried cannabis, bear spray, brass knuckles, a drone, several cells phones, and over $22,000 cash.

37 year old Skylar John Peters has been charged with CDSA 5(2) Possession of Cocaine for the Purpose of Trafficking, Cannabis Act 10(2) Possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling it, Possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes and Breach of Probation.

The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court at a later date.

Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact Charlottetown Police at 902-629-4172, complete the tip section below or contact PEI Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).