A Thorold man is facing several charges after police seized a sawed-off shotgun and nearly $46,000 worth of suspected cocaine.
Niagara Regional Police say the investigation began Friday after officers received information about a man allegedly in possession of a firearm.
The 32-year-old Justin Mathes was arrested by the Emergency Task Unit on Pine Street South near Sullivan Avenue in Thorold.
A search of a home led to the seizure of a sawed-off shotgun, ammunition, over 450 grams of suspected cocaine, and more than $4600 in cash.
(Written by: Matt Latour)