After an 8 month-long investigation officers have arrested a suspected drug dealer in Thorold, operating out of his Front Street Apartment.

Officers searched the unit last night and arrested 5 people.

Police found a large amount of prescription medications, cocaine, marijuana, and stolen property.

43-year-old Pattrick Duffin is charged with 6 counts of Possession of a Controlled Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking, 1 count of Possession of a Controlled Substance, 1 count of Possession of Proceeds of Crime and 3 counts of Possession of Stolen Property.