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Drug bust nets 324 grams of crack cocaine

A 27-year-old Toronto man faces drug charges after a raid on an Academy Drive residence on Tuesday.
Leith Dunick
Leith Dunick

A 27-year-old Toronto man faces drug charges after a raid on an Academy Drive residence on Tuesday.

Drug Enforcement Unit officers seized 324 grams of crack cocaine worth $97,200, along with $1,685 in cash in the bust, executed with the assistance of a Nishnawbe-Aski Police Service investigation.

Desmynd Espeut has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking, proceeds of crime under $5,000 and breach of probation.
He’s been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.

Leith Dunick

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A proud Nova Scotian who has called Thunder Bay home since 2002, Leith is Dougall Media's director of news, but still likes to tell your stories. Wants his Expos back and to see Neil Young at least one more time (it's happening!). Twitter: @LeithDunick
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