Police arrest suspect, seize over $170,000 in drugs

WINDSOR POLICE NEWS RELEASE

Case #: 25-55435

Police arrest suspect, seize over $170,000 in drugs 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested one suspect and seized over $170,000 in illegal drugs.

Earlier this month, the Windsor Police Drugs and Guns Enforcement Unit (DIGS) launched an investigation into a suspected drug trafficking operation with links to the Greater Toronto Area.

On June 17, 2025, officers located and arrested a 28-year-old suspect at the intersection of Tecumseh Road East and Goyeau Avenue. 

Officers then executed a search warrant at a residence in the 2600 block of Chandler Road where trafficking was suspected to occur. The search returned 1.303 kilograms of cocaine, 329.4 grams of crack cocaine, three digital scales, drug packaging material, a cellular phone, a Rolex watch, and $3,510 in Canadian currency.

Police also executed a search warrant on the suspect’s vehicle with support from K9 Officer Coal. The search returned an additional 22.5 grams of cocaine, 76.5 grams of crack cocaine, and $3,130 in Canadian currency. 

The total value of drugs seized in the operation was $173,230.

Esosa Ebagua, 28, has been charged with:

• Possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking (x4)

• Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime exceeding $5,000

Anyone with information is asked to call the Windsor Police Service DIGS Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4361. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.