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Drugs, $90k in cash, and loaded gun found in St. Catharines home and vehicle

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Niagara Police say they found drugs, cash and a loaded gun while searching a home in St. Catharines.

Police say they were investigating the sale of illegal drugs in the Region, which led them to search a home and vehicle in the area of Glenridge Avenue and Glen Morris Drive yesterday.

Detectives say they seized a significant quantity of drugs including cocaine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl and over $92,000 in cash.

A loaded 45 caliber semi-automatic handgun and brass knuckles were also discovered.

20-year-old Mohamed Mojahid of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with Careless Storage of a Firearm, resist arrest and a number of drug charges.

A bail hearing will be held later today.

Anyone who may have more information is asked to contact detectives by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1002200.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously can contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by calling 1-800-222-8477.