Two Charged in Fort Erie Drug Bust

Monday, 4 May 2020 06:00

By Marcie Culbert

Two women have been charged after police stopped a stolen vehicle in Fort Erie.

The NRP searched the vehicle in the parking lot of an apartment complex on Concession Road on Saturday.

They found $1,000 of drugs, drug paraphernalia and over $500 cash.

Officers arrested a 29-year-old and a 36-year-old.

They both face the following charges;

- Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000

- Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking

- Possession of crystal meth for the purpose of trafficking

- Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking

- Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5,000

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