Open-air drug use in Sarnia leads to charges, fentanyl being seized

Sarnia Police Service officials allege: On April 3, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., plain clothes officers (investigating a separate matter) observed three persons engaged in open-air drug use behind a business situated within the 500 block of Exmouth Street.

Police observed the parties smoking a substance that was identified as fentanyl.

Further investigation revealed that one of the males present was responsible for supplying (trafficking) the fentanyl to other two individuals.

Police seized a small quantity of fentanyl.

At the time of this offence, the male was subject to a Probation Order.

A 35-year-old of no fixed address, is charged with the following offences:

– Trafficking a schedule one substance to wit: fentanyl contrary to section 5(1) of the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

– Breach of Probation contrary to section 733.1 of the criminal code

He was held for bail hearing and remanded into custody.

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