Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. December 6, 2018. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. December 6, 2018. (Photo by Colin Gowdy, BlackburnNews)
Sarnia

Cyclist allegedly caught with $12K worth of drugs

A 28-year-old Sarnia woman accused of not complying with a court order is also facing drug trafficking charges after she was allegedly found with over $12,000 worth of drugs.

Sarnia police said an officer on general patrol stopped a cyclist at around 3:21 a.m. on November 15. The accused was wanted on an outstanding warrant in another jurisdiction and was under court orders to stay home between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

During a search, police seized 84.5 grams of crystal methamphetamine, 29.9 grams of fentanyl, and nine milligrams of hydromorphone. The estimated street value of the drugs was $12,760.

Police said Amber-Lynn Marie White was charged with two counts of possession of a Schedule I Substance for the purpose of trafficking, one count of possession of a Schedule I Substance, and one count of failing to comply with a court order.

Charges against the accused have not been proven in court. White remains in custody pending a bail hearing.

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