Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. 23 January 2020. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Colin Gowdy)Sarnia Police Headquarters on Christina Street. 23 January 2020. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Colin Gowdy)
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Sarnia police seize over $17K in drugs

A 35-year-old Sarnia man is facing charges after police seized a significant amount of drugs including suspected fentanyl and crystal methamphetamine.

Officers received a driving complaint, in the area of Devine Street and John Street, at around 10:50 p.m. Wednesday.

During the investigation, it's alleged that a total of $17,586 worth of drugs were found.

Police seized 64.3 grams of suspected fentanyl, worth $12,860; 42.2 grams of crystal methamphetamine, worth $3,376; and 13.5 grams of suspected cocaine, worth $1,350.

Sarnia police also seized $975 in Canadian currency and $160 in American currency.

Police said Levi James Hayes was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. He will remain in police custody pending a bail hearing.

Charges laid against the accused have not been proven in court.

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