Windsor police seize guns, coke, opioids in ‘high-level’ drug bust

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At the address on Meridian Street, officers seized cocaine, fentanyl, and Canadian cash.

At the address on McRobbie Road, police discovered three firearms and even more cash.

Police estimate that the total street value of all the seized drugs exceeds $995,000.

Images shared by Windsor police show handguns, a shotgun, and a military surplus rifle among the seized weapons. Police noted that one of the firearms was reported stolen in the U.S.

Three vehicles were also seized as part of the investigation.

Five men and two women, ranging in age from 28 to 64, are facing charges:

Elie Aoun, 35, of Windsor, is charged with three counts of possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis for the purposes of distribution and selling, three counts of unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a prohibited firearm magazine, possession of a firearm illegally obtained outside of Canada, and two counts of improperly storing a firearm.

Sayasith Phothitay, 32, of Windsor, is charged with four counts of possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis for the purposes of distribution and selling, improper storage of a firearm, and breaching a release order.

Jason Haddad, 27, of Windsor, is charged with three counts of possession of controlled substances for the purpose of trafficking, possession of cannabis for the purposes of distribution and selling, unlawful possession of ammunition, improper storage of a firearm, and breaching probation.