Sarnia police seize drugs and cash during investigation. July 29, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service) Sarnia police seize drugs and cash during investigation. July 29, 2024. (Photo courtesy of Sarnia Police Service)
Sarnia

Suspicious behaviour prompts drug investigation

Two people have been charged after Sarnia police seized $1,434 worth of fentanyl and methamphetamine.

Sarnia Police Service "plain clothes officers" noticed some suspicious behavior in the area of Elgin Street and Napier Street on July 26 at 11:30 a.m.

Two people inside a yellow pickup truck allegedly displayed behaviour consistent with drug trafficking.

City police said there were several interactions between those in the truck and pedestrians.

The two were placed under arrest and officers seized 1.36 grams of fentanyl, 24.6 grams of methamphetamine, and $420.

A 51-year-old Sarnia man was charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking, and a 28-year-old woman was charged with possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of fentanyl.

The accused were held for bail and were later released with conditions.

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