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2 People Charged in Drug Bust

It started with investigation early this year, police then watching a deal take place in Niagara Falls

Police have taken more illegal drugs off the streets of Niagara.

An investigation began early this year, leading police to observe a man who appeared to be dealing outside a business in Niagara Falls.

He was arrested, police finding fentanyl, hydromorphone and some money.

On Wednesday, police searched a Niagara Falls motel room, arresting 2 people, and finding:

  • 140 grams of suspected fentanyl (value $11,000)
  • 38 suspected tablets of hydromorphone (value $380)
  • $1820 in Canadian Currency

Police have charged 55-year old Gerald Caines of St. Catharines with:

 Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking (2 Counts)

  • Possession of hydromorphone for the purpose of trafficking
  • Trafficking in fentanyl
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5000
  • Fail to comply with release order (2 Counts)

He remains in custody with a future court appearance.

They've also charged 55-year old Emnuela Bartolini of Niagara Falls with trafficking, who was released with a court date scheduled.

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