At approximately 5:00 pm yesterday (July 29), the Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit with assistance from Patrol Officers executed a Controlled Drug and Substance Act Search Warrant at a residence on Park Avenue.
Officers seized 2.7 kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamine (over $130,000 street value), drug paraphernalia indicative of drug trafficking, three cell phones and over $3000.00 dollars in cash.
Lawrence Jonathan ELLIS has been charged with CDSA 5(2) – Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking.
The accused has been remanded in custody and will appear in Provincial Court on Thursday.
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).