Peterborough Man Arrested On Several Drug Trafficking Charges

A 45-year-old Peterborough man wanted on a warrant is facing multiple drug trafficking charges after a search during an arrest that occurred on Thursday.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 4 p.m., Community FIRST Unit officers spotted a man wanted on a warrant for failing to comply with probation. The suspect attempted to run but police caught up and took him into custody. 

During a search after arrest, officers seized:

  • 48.3 grams - Fentanyl

  • 10.9 grams – Crystal Methamphetamine

  • 34.8 grams - Cocaine

  • 86.7 grams – Unknown Substance

  • Cell phone, scale, small bags and tin foil

  • Canadian currency

The man was arrested on the strength of the warrant and further charged with:

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Methamphetamine

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking- Other Drugs (Fentanyl)

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking - Cocaine

The accused is being held in custody and will appear in court on Friday.

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