Kingston Police arrest local man for trafficking amphetamine

Kingston Police Emergency Response Unit arrested a male in his 30s at a residence on Albert Street after an investigation into several complaints from the community suggesting the male was selling drugs from his residence.

On Friday, April 30, 2021, members of the Kingston Police Drug Enforcement Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act Search Warrant at a residence on Albert Street in the City of Kingston, according to a release from Kingston Police, dated Monday, May 10, 2021. A search of the residence resulted in officers locating a large amount of amphetamine.

Police said the accused was subsequently transported to police headquarters where he was later released on conditions with a future court date.

The accused male, who lives in Kingston, was charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.