Police seize large amount of methamphetamine in Summerside

Prince County's joint forces drug unit has seized a large amount ofwhat they believeto be crystal methamphetamine in an investigation in Summerside, P.E.I.

Police stopped a vehicle in Mont Carmel on Nov. 23as part of an ongoing investigation, RCMP said in a media release Monday.

They arrested a 49-year-old Summerside man at the scene, and later searched two Summerside homes.

They seized 850 grams, or 1.9 pounds, of what they believe ismethamphetamine, in both crystal and pill form. There was also194grams of what they believe iscocaine, a gun and more than$41,000, plus a vehicle and more than 600 grams of cannabis almost 1.5 pounds.

How much is 850 grams of crystal meth?

It could be the largest-ever seizure of methamphetamineon P.E.I.

In June, a 39-year-old Summerside manwas sentenced to 4years in federal prisonin connection with aseizure of 227 grams, or half a pound, of crystal meth.

At the time, justice officials said it was the largest seizureof the potent street drug on P.E.I. to date.

This seizure is almost four times that amount.

Two women in their 50s were arrested in New Annan in Septemberin connection with a joint forces seizure of227 grams, or half a pound,of crystal methamphetamine pills and 47 grams of crystal meth, as well as oxycodone pills and cocaine.

Police released the 49-year-old man from custody and say they expect to lay charges against him in the future.

Their investigation continues, the release said.