Police seize drugs and cash, two Sault suspects charged

Items seized during a traffic stop involving suspected drug dealers in Sault Ste. Marie (Sault Ste. Marie Police Service)

A drug investigation that began earlier this month in Sault Ste. Marie led police to seize $23,895 in cash, as well as illegal drugs with an estimated street value of $13,728.

City police, working with Ontario Provincial Police, arrested two suspects, ages 30 and 32, on June 18.

Police were already investigating the 30-year-old for drug trafficking when they saw him get into a vehicle with the other suspect.

The pair was arrested following a traffic stop and police searched the vehicle.

Items recovered include a loaded revolver with ammunition, and drugs suspected to be 114.12 grams of cocaine, 14.91 grams of fentanyl, four oxycodone pills, cash, scales, drug packaging materials, a cutting agent and multiple cellphones.

Both were charged with several weapons and drug trafficking offences. The 32-year-old was also charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and the 30-year-old was charged with two counts of violating probation.

Both accused were held in custody pending bail hearings, police said.