Man flees from taxi cab in attempt to escape arrest

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A man wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants faces more charges after being arrested by Brantford Police.

The Cambridge man, traveling by taxi in the area of ​​King George Road and Dunsdon Street on Thursday, fled on foot when police initiated a traffic stop.

The man was apprehended after a short foot chase, said Brantford police.

At the time of the arrest, police allege the man was in possession of suspected fentanyl and cocaine, with a combined street value of $26,240, as well as drug paraphernalia and Canadian currency.

A 24-year-old man has been charged with failing to comply with a judicial release order and three counts of drug possession.

The accused was held in custody for a bail hearing.

The investigation was led by members of the Brantford Police Service High Enforcement Action Team.

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