Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)Handcuffs file photo. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Dave Richie)
Sarnia

Two charged in ongoing drug investigation

A 31-year-old Thedford man and a 25-year-old Ajax resident have been charged in a drug investigation that began in March.

Lambton OPP said officers conducted a traffic stop on Deacon Street in Thedford on April 30 as part of an ongoing investigation.

An unspecified amount of suspected fentanyl, methamphetamine, Canadian currency, and other offence-related property was seized.

Police said the combined estimated value of the items seized was over $6,500.

The Thedford man was charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking - fentanyl, and possession of a Schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking - methamphetamine

The Ajax resident was charged with possession of a Schedule 1 substance for purpose of trafficking - fentanyl.

The accused were both released from police custody and are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on June 4.

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