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$30,000 in suspected fentanyl seized at ride check in Espanola

Two people are facing charges following a RIDE check on Monday night.
Constable Berkley Parisien says officers were conducting vehicle checks around 11 pm on Highway Six – Centre Street at the south end of town when they pulled over a vehicle and detected an odour of cannabis.
She says the driver and passenger were arrested, and following a search of the vehicle, found suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $30,000, and approximately $2,500 in cash.
The two Etobicoke men are facing possession charges for the purpose of trafficking among others.
The two were remanded into custody until their first court appearance in Sudbury court.
Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: [email protected] or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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