Two people from Etobicoke have been charged after police in Espanola found $30,000 in drugs suspected to be fentanyl during a roadside spot check.
The incident occurred around 11 p.m. Monday on Highway 6 near Foucault Drive.
Ontario Provincial Police smelled cannabis coming from a vehicle stopped at the roadside check.
“Further investigation on scene resulted in the driver and passenger being arrested,” police said in a news release Tuesday.
“Additionally, police seized an amount of suspected fentanyl with an estimated street value of $30,000, and approximately $2,500.”
Two suspects, ages 30 and 22, both from Etobicoke, have been charged with trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime. The 30-year-old was also charged with driving with cannabis readily available.
Both accused remain in custody and were scheduled to appear in bail court in Sudbury later Tuesday.
