Local man charged, $85,000 in drugs seized in Fergus bust

FERGUS – A local man is facing charges after police seized about $85,000 in ecstasy and other property during a drug bust in Fergus this week.

Wellington County OPP officials say that "stemming from an extensive criminal investigation," police pulled over a vehicle on the 5th

Line in Guelph-Eramosa on Feb. 19 at about 4:45pm.

"The traffic stop resulted in one individual being taken into custody without incident," police stated in a Feb. 20 press release.

"Police seized a quantity of suspected cocaine, methamphetamine and other offence-related property."

On Feb. 20 the OPP "executed a search warrant" on Argyll Street in Fergus "and seized a quantity of suspected methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), and other offence-related property."

Police say the estimated street value of the drugs is $85,000, with other property valued at about $4,000.

Christopher Baird, 34, of Fergus, was arrested and charged with three counts of possession of a Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking.

He is to appear in Guelph court on March 18

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