Two Woodstock Men Face Trafficking Charges

Friday, 28 July 2017 09:29

Police seized around $6000 worth of heroin, cocaine, and Canadian Currency from a Woodstock home.

WOODSTOCK - Two men are facing trafficking charges after a drug bust in the city of Woodstock.

Yesterday the Woodstock Police Criminal Intelligence/Drug Enforcement Unit wrapped up an investigation into heroin trafficking.

After executing a search warrant 56 year old Bill Gillen and 32 year old Dan Thompson have been charged with trafficking, possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking, and possession of property obtained by crime.

Officers seized around $6,000 worth of heroin, cocaine, and Canadian currency.

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