531 grams of meth found in Cape Coral home after months-long investigation

CAPE CORAL, Fla. (WINK)—A Cape Coral man faces multiple felony charges after police seized more than 1,600 grams of illegal drugs from his home.

On Tuesday, July 1, the Cape Coral Police Department's SWAT Team executed a search warrant at a home in the 3500 block of NW 8th Terrace at approximately 6:50 a.m.

According to the Cape Coral Police Department, the Narcotics Unit had been investigating the residence for suspected illegal drug activity before obtaining the warrant.

Narcotics detectives searched the home and seized more than 531 grams of methamphetamine, nearly 925 grams of marijuana, close to 195 grams of Xanax pills and LSD, along with drug paraphernalia and U.S. currency.

Joseph Evan Evans, 29, was taken into custody at the scene and transported to the Cape Coral Police Department for processing.

Evans now faces multiple charges, including drug trafficking for the methamphetamine, possession of Xanax with intent to sell and possession of drug paraphernalia.