A 23-year-old man is facing a drug trafficking charge after police say they found over $9,000 dollars of suspected fentanyl.
Police arrested the man after a foot pursuit on Tuesday.
Officers say their search revealed approximately 26 grams of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street price of over $9,100 as well as approximately $600 in currency.
The 23-year-old is charged with:
- One count of Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – Fentanyl
- One count of Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000
He is currently in custody pending a bail hearing at the North Bay Courthouse.
This investigation was conducted as part of Project Drifter, a joint forces operation between the North Bay Police Service’s Street Crime Unit and the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau.
The continued partnership identifies, investigates, and takes enforcement action against individuals believed to be involved in the illegal distribution of controlled substances in the Nipissing District.
Police ask If you have information that can assist in identifying people or locations involved in illicit drug activity in your neighbourhood, to call the North Bay Police Service’s non-Emergency line at 705-472-1234 to speak with an Officer.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Near North Crime Stoppers, by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by submitting a tip online at www.nearnorthcrimestoppers.com.
