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w at er lo oc hr on ic le .c a W at er lo o C hr on ic le | T hu rs da y, Ju ne 3, 20 21 | 4 Times are changing and our stores are changing right along with them. Never standing still, innovating, and adapting to the challenges of todaywhile preparing for tomorrow has been a key to success in our 40-year history. As more people turn to meals prepared at home, M&MFoodMarkethasbecomethe franchise toown. Learn more about a franchise opportunity built for today and tomorrow at mmfoodmarket.com. the future is frozen REAL FOOD FOR REAL LIFE. A REAL OPPORTUNITY. FREE DELIVERY IS A LIMITED TIME OFFER. SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. NO PROMO CODE REQUIRED Doug Gilmour 65 UNIVERSITY AVE. E WATERLOO (519) 725-5252 Sixteen people are fac- ing numerous charges in connection to a six-month investigation into drug trafficking throughout Wa- terloo Region. On May 20, members of the Waterloo Regional Po- lice Service conducted 15 search warrants through- out the region and seized drugs, weapons, vehicles, stolen property and cash. In all, 15 men between the ages of 20 and 26, and one young person were ar- rested. They are all from Waterloo Region and they have been charged with 52 offences in total. Some of the charges include con- spiracy to commit an in- dictable offence, posses- sion for the purpose of traf- ficking and weapons of- fences, police said. In a news release on Fri- day, police outlined the items that were seized in the raids: • Approximately 1,706 grams of suspected cocaine • Approximately 78 grams of suspected fenta- nyl • Approximately 2 grams of suspected meth- amphetamine • Approximately 64 sus- pected Oxycodone pills • Approximately 132 grams of suspected canna- bis marijuana • Approximately 6 grams of suspected heroin • Approximately 149 grams of suspected cutting agent • Suspected THC oil and indicia of trafficking THC pens • 1 loaded prohibited handgun with ammunition • Replica handgun • Scales, packaging, in- dicia of use and trafficking • Suspected stolen prop- erty (liquor) • Fraudulent identifica- tion • Approximately $100,000 Canadian curren- cy • Ten motor vehicles were seized as offence re- lated property MAJOR DRUG TRAFFICKING INVESTIGATION LEADS TO 16 PEOPLE CHARGED CRIME SIGN UP FOR OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER AT WATERLOOCHRONICLE.CA