Brantford police arrest Cambridge man, seize illicit drugs

Brantford police have arrested a wanted man from Cambridge and seized $26,000 worth of illicit drugs.

On Thursday, police confirmed the accused was travelling by taxi in the area of King George Rd. and Dunsdon St. and stopped the vehicle.

Officers say the accused then fled the vehicle on foot and after a short chase he was arrested.

As a result of the arrest, police found around $26,000 worth of fentanyl, cocaine and cash.

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Tyrell Horvath-Jackson, 24, of Cambridge has been charged with failure to comply with judicial release and possession for the purpose.

Police say the accused was held for bail.

Anyone that would like to report a crime within the community is asked to contact Brantford police at 519-756-7050.

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