An unwanted person call led to the seizure of 80 grams of fentanyl in Moosonee and the arrest of three people.
James Bay Ontario Provincial Police received a call about three people at a residence on Moose Drive at about 2 p.m. on Jan. 28.
“Officers located and arrested three individuals inside the home for trespassing,” police said in a news release Friday.
“A subsequent search resulted in the seizure of approximately 80 grams of suspected fentanyl … as well as approximately 130 grams of cannabis.”
OPP said the estimated value of the suspected fentanyl seized is $32,000.
A 31-year-old Brampton man was charged with five offences, including drug trafficking, possession of cannabis for the purpose of selling and obstructing a peace officer, in addition to trespassing.
He remains in custody and wasscheduled to appear in court in Moosonee on Friday.
The two local men were also charged in the incident, a 42-year-old and a 36-year-old. Both are charged with obstructing a peace officer. The 42-year-old faces additional charges of failing to comply with release and probation orders while the 36-year-old was also charged with trespassing.
Both local accused were released and are scheduled to appear in court on March 11.
