Nipissing West OPP says just under $20,000 worth of drugs have been taken off the streets thanks to a recent investigation.
Police say the investigation concluded Monday night when they arrested a suspect on Front Street in West Nipissing. Officers seized a quantity of drugs suspected to be Fentanyl and Crystal Methamphetamine along with a quantity of Canadian currency. The street value of the drugs is approximately $17,200.
As a result, a 32-year-old from West Nipissing has been charged with:
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance for the Purpose of Trafficking – Other Drugs
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance – Methamphetamine
- Possession Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000
The accused has been released, but has a court date in West Nipissing on July 2.
The investigation was aided by the North East Region Community Street Crime Unit.