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Ten people are facing drug-trafficking and weapons-related charges after a downtown investigation netted a significant amount of methamphetamine and, among other weapons, two swords, Edmonton police say.

Officers conducted investigations from mid-June to early July, and laid 87 charges.

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A traffic stop during the evening of June 28 in the area of 116 Street and 104 Avenue resulted in the seizure of 67 grams of methamphetamine with a street value of $6,800, weapons (included a loaded gun and a sword) and ammunition, police said.

Drug-trafficking paraphernalia — scales, individually packaged bags of marijuana and multiple cellphones — were also found in the vehicle.

Nancy Chouinard, 38, and Brandon Cardinal, 29, face multiple charges, including possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of a loaded prohibited/restricted firearm, police said.

Police searched an apartment in the area of 106 Street and 107 Avenue on July 1. Officers seized 1.4 kilograms of marijuana with a street value of $9,000, nearly $20,000 in cash, and $1,220 worth of contraband tobacco.

David Petric, 60, was charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance, and possession for the purpose of trafficking.

Police executed a search warrant July 7 at a residence near 109 Avenue and 82 Street. Officers located a small quantity of methamphetamine and marijuana, scales, drug bags and another sword, police said.

Hans Behrens, 52, was charged with two counts of trafficking a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of an offensive weapon dangerous to the public.

Six other people were arrested and charged during the course of the operation for offences related to trafficking methamphetamine, GHB and cocaine.