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Five people facing charges after $12.4k worth of drugs seized in Magnetawan First Nation

Andrew Mendler
By Andrew Mendler

Five people are facing various drug related charges after the Anishinabek Police Services executed search warrants at two residences in Magnetawan First Nation early June 9.

Police say 25 grams of suspected fentanyl was seized, along with 100 grams of suspected cocaine, 3 Percocet pills, a bag of morphine capsules and $260 in cash, among other things. According to police, the total value of the drugs seized is estimated at $12,400.

According to police, three men, aged 31, 58 and 68-years-old, and two women aged 29 and 61-years-old, all from Magnetawan First Nation, were arrested and are now facing drug trafficking charges.

Three of the accused remain in custody awaiting a bail hearing.

Andrew Mendler
Andrew Mendler
Andrew is Vista Radio's Cottage Country New Director, who manages news in Haliburton, Muskoka and Parry Sound. He was born in London, raised in Tillsonburg and has lived in Belleville, Huntsville, Midland and Bonnyville, Alberta. He currently resides in Parry Sound with his fiancé, two step kids, dog and two cats. After graduating Loyalist College, Andrew worked as a newspaper reporter for over a decade, before transitioning to broadcasting in 2023. If you have a news tip you'd like to share, email Andrew at amendler@vistaradio.ca.

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