Niagara Regional Police detectives seized drugs worth $1,000 as well as $2,000 of proceeds of crime during a St. Catharines arrest of a 19-year-old and two youths.

After beginning an investigation last week, police said they saw three males enter a multi-unit residence in the area of Niagara and Church streets, and then move on to other residences in the area.

Detectives then moved in and arrested all three suspects.

Jalen Saravia, 19, of Hamilton, is charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of oxycodone, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order.

A 16-year-old male from Burlington and a 16-year-old male from Hamilton are each charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking cocaine, possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order.

The Youth Criminal Justice Act prohibits anyone under the age of 18 and charged with a criminal offence from being identified.

William.Sawchuk@niagaradailies.com

905-225-1630 | @bill_standard

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