GTA woman charged as North Bay police seize $23k in fentanyl, pills

A woman from the Greater Toronto Area is facing drug trafficking charges after North Bay police say they seized more than $23,000 worth of fentanyl and Percocet pills in the city’s downtown core.

Officers located the accused at about 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 24.

“The accused was located in the area of High Street and Olive Street and was known to be wanted on an outstanding warrant,” the North Bay Police Service said in a news release.

The woman was taken into custody without incident. A subsequent search led to the discovery of a quantity of fentanyl believed to be intended for the purpose of trafficking, along with pills.

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Officers seized 118 grams of fentanyl and 25 Percocet pills.

The police force said it estimates the total street value for of the illicit drugs seized at more than $23,000.

“Our street crime unit continues to do outstanding work targeting the flow of illicit drugs into North Bay,” said Insp. Scott McFarlane.

“Proactive enforcement makes a significant difference.”

—  Insp. Scott McFarlane, North Bay Police Service

The accused, a 24-year-old woman from Etobicoke, has been charged with drug possession and drug trafficking.

“We are continually seeing supply originate from the Greater Toronto Area, and in this case, officers were able to locate a wanted individual and seize drugs that were intended for distribution in our community,” said McFarlane.

The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.

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