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Thorold man charged after shotgun, over $45K in cocaine seized from residence
Niagara police have arrested a 32-year-old man after a shotgun and $45,900 worth of cocaine was seized from a Thorold residence.
On Nov. 6, officers began investigating a man they believed was in possession of a firearm.
At approximately 3:25 p.m., the man was taken into custody by authorities on Pine Street South and Sullivan Avenue in Thorold.
Detectives were also granted a judicial warrant for a residence in the city.
As a result of the search and arrest, officers seized the following items:
- $4,610 in Canadian currency
- A sawed-off shotgun and ammunition
- 459 grams of suspected cocaine (street value $45,900)
- Materials consistent with the illegal trafficking of drugs
According to police, 32-year-old Justin Mathes of Thorold is charged with the following offences:
- Possession of a Restricted or Prohibited Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License
- Possession of an Imitation Weapon
- Careless Storage of a Firearm, Weapon, Prohibited Device, or Ammunition
- Possession of a Firearm, Weapon, or Ammunition, Contrary to Prohibition Order
- Carrying Concealed Weapon
- Possess Prohibited Ammunition Knowing No Authority
- Possession of a Schedule I Substance for Trafficking (cocaine)
Anyone with information relevant to this investigation is asked to contact police at 905-688-4111, option 3, ext. 1009728.
Niagara authorities add that those wishing to submit an anonymous tip can do so by calling 289-248-1058.
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