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Parry Sound man facing drug charges following suspected drug deal

Mo Fahim
By Mo Fahim

A 79-year-old Parry Sound man is facing multiple drug charges after police responded to a call last week. 

West Parry Sound OPP says officers were alerted to a possible drug transaction on James Street shortly after 11 AM on Thursday. 

Police say after arriving, officers found and seized approximately $1500 of suspected Hydromorphone, Clonazepam, and Oxycodone and over $3500 in cash. 

OPP says a 79-year-old man from Parry Sound was arrested and charged with: 

  • Traffick in schedule 1 substance – opioid – two counts 
  • Traffick in schedule 4 substance 
  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime under $5000 – in Canada 

Police says the accused was released and is set to appear before a judge in January. 

Mo Fahim
Mo Fahim
The Moose's News Reporter for Parry Sound. Algonquin Radio Grad with a background in Medical lab work. If you see any news in the making give us a call at 705-746-2163 or email moose1033.news@moosefm.com

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