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Drug-house arrests made in Nelson

Nelson Police made progress in a drug case focused on a house in Uphill.
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Nelson Police made two arrests after executing a search warrant on a suspected drug house in Uphill.

After a long, involved investigation, Nelson Police made progress in a drug case focused on a house in Uphill.

On Thursday, NPD executed a search warrant on a residence in the 900 block of Carbonate St. after an investigation into drugs being dealt from the residence.

Francis Dukart, 61, is in custody facing drug trafficking and possession charges, and in addition, weapons related charges. He is due to appear in court on April 2.

On Friday, a 47-year-old woman was also arrested in relation to this investigation. She also is facing drug trafficking charges. She was released on conditions with a May court date.