OPP Cruiser. (Photo from WR OPP twitter account)OPP Cruiser. (Photo from WR OPP twitter account)
Sarnia

Trafficking charges laid in Sarnia, Corunna investigation

Three people are facing drug-related charges after police executed search warrants on Cameron Street in Corunna and on Ryan Street in Sarnia.

The searches were carried out on Friday, February 9 by members of the Lambton Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Community Street Crimes Unit (CSCU), Middlesex OPP CSCU, Essex OPP CSCU, Sarnia Police Service (SPS) VICE unit and SPS Emergency Response Team (ERT).

OPP said quantities of suspected fentanyl and cocaine were found, along with other drug trafficking paraphernalia and cash, with an estimated value of over $21,800.

A 33-year-old Corunna man is charged with two counts of possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking.

A 30-year-old Toronto man is charged with possession of a schedule one substance for the purpose of trafficking.

A 32-year-old Toronto man is charged with possession of a schedule one substance and, failure to comply with a probation order.

The suspects were released and are scheduled to appear in Sarnia court at a later date.

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