A search warrant on the east side of the city has led to an Edmonton man being charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime over $5,000. 

Michael Jbara was arrested after a search warrant at 9 p.m. Tuesday at a residence and a vehicle in the 1100 block of Athabasca Street East. 

In a media release, police say they seized over $8,000 in currency and the street value of the cocaine is estimated to be about $14,000. They also seized a vehicle involved in the investigation.  

Jbara has been held for a court appearance. The investigation is ongoing and more charges could be laid, police say.