Peterborough Man Arrested On Trafficking Charges; Possessed Over $93,000 In Drug Paraphernalia

A 35-year-old Peterborough man is facing drug trafficking charges after an investigation by the Peterborough Police Service Drug Unit over the winter.

Photo courtesy of the Peterborough Police Service.

The man was taken into custody without incident by the Emergency Response Team on Thursday. Drug Unit officers conducted a search warrant at a home on Goodfellow Road near St. Mary’s Street.

During the search, officers seized:

  • Cocaine – 790 grams

  • Fentanyl – 80 grams

  • Crystal meth – 1000 grams

  • Hydromorphine pills – approximately 500

  • Weight scales

  • Canadian currency (approximately $20,000)

  • Cell Phone

The estimated street value of the drugs seized is approximately $93,000.

The man was arrested and charged with:

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

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

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Fentanyl

  • Possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of Trafficking – Hydromorphone

  • Possession of proceeds of property obtained by crime over $5000

The accused was held in custody and appeared in court on Thursday.

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