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2 Arrested in Niagara Falls for Drug Trafficking

Monday, 8 July 2024 12:22

By Geoff Waterfield

NRP made the arrests outside a motel on Lundy's Lane

Police have found more suspected cocaine, fentanyl and crystal meth in Niagara Falls, valued at over $14,000.

It was early Friday afternoon when they arrested two people outside a motel on Lundy's Lane.

Police also found over $1,200 in Canadian money.

48-year-old Michael Pereira is charged with:

Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of crystal methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of proceeds of crime

He had a bail hearing on Saturday.

Police have charged 38-year-old Michelle Ferron of Niagara Falls with:

Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking
Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking

She was released with a future court date.

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