Drugs seized during traffic stop. August 26, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)Drugs seized during traffic stop. August 26, 2022. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
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Traffic stop leads to $92K drug bust

A significant amount of drugs, including pure fentanyl, have been seized following a "simple traffic stop" in Sarnia.

A Sarnia police officer on general patrol stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on Friday at around 4 a.m.

One of the occupants, a 27-year-old Sarnia woman, was arrested on an outstanding warrant.

Officers searched the vehicle which allegedly had a substantial amount of drugs and cash inside.

Police seized 21.1 grams of pure fentanyl, that when mixed with an agent could produce up to 250 grams of street-ready fentanyl with a value of $50,000. The seizure also included 157.2 grams of street-ready fentanyl worth $31,440, 75.6 grams of methamphetamine worth $3,580, and $7,840 in cash.

Sarnia police said 28-year-old Nicole Rosemary Joseph, 27-year-old Amber-Lynn White, and 29-year-old Curtis Brown were all charged with two counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

Joseph and White remained in police custody pending a bail hearing. However, an outstanding warrant was issued for Brown as he was transported to hospital for medical reasons.

Charges against the accused have not been proven in court.

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