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Two arrests made after Hwy 17 drug bust

By Ryan Forbes Jun 1, 2023 | 1:18 PM

Two southeastern Ontario residents are facing charges for allegedly trafficking cocaine and oxycodone in the region.

The OPP say members conducted a routine traffic stop in the Township of Forgie and seized a large quantity of suspected drugs.

As a result of their investigation, a 31-year-old of St. Catherines is facing charges of:

– Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
– Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone,

As well, a 32-year-old of Welland has been charged with:

– Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – cocaine,
– Possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking – oxycodone,

The two were both remanded into custody and appeared in bail courts today.

Anyone with any information on the trafficking of drugs in the region is asked to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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