Search warrant leads to arrest

FOSTORIA — A Fostoria man is being held at the Seneca County Jail following the execution of a search warrant on Monday that led officials to the seizure of large amounts of suspected drugs, firearms and cash. Antwan L. Huggins, 42, of Fostoria, was arrested for a probation violation following the search at 741 Sandusky St., according to Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit. Additional charges of trafficking methamphetamine, trafficking ecstasy, possession of criminal tools and illegal possession of firearms are pending after the investigation, authorities said. The warrant resulted in the confiscation of large quantities of suspected methamphetamine, suspected cocaine, suspected ecstasy, criminal tools, two firearms and U.S. currency. The search was carried out by the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit, with assistance from Fostoria Police Department, Seneca County Sheriff's Office, Hancock County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit, Wyandot County Sheriff's Office K-9 unit, Ohio Adult Parole Authority and National Guard Counterdrug program. "Our success extends beyond traditional law enforcement to include collaborative efforts with other area drug task forces, probation, and area law enforcement agencies to develop comprehensive strategies for addressing drug problems across our city and the entire county," said Fostoria Police Chief Gabe Wedge. "The execution of this search warrant is a significant result of that collaboration. Job well done." Citizens are encouraged to report suspicious activity to their local agencies or the Seneca County Drug Task Force-METRICH Enforcement Unit Crime Hotline at 419-443-0463, ext. 1140.