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Illegal Drugs Found in Port Colborne House

Friday, 28 June 2024 13:23

By Geoff Waterfield

Police arrested 3 people, while finding fentanyl, cocaine, crystal meth, some money and shotgun

Police have moved in on a house in Port Colborne, on Wednesday, in connection to a drug investigation.

NRP began looking into illegal drug activity this month, eventually identifying a suspect house on Steele Street.

Police found roughly $45,000 worth of fentanyl, also some crystal meth and cocaine, as well as some money.

They also found a shotgun not safely stored, and the serial numbers removed.

Police charged 54-year old Angela Elizabeth Cirillo of Niagara Falls with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
  • Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under 5000
  • Careless Storage of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing the Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Possession a Firearm Without a Licence

They also charged 45-year old Jeffrey Patrick Ring of Port Colborne with:

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
  • Careless Storage of a Firearm
  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing the Serial Number has been Tampered With
  • Possession a Firearm Without a Licence
  • Possess Weapon Contrary to Court Imposed Prohibition
  • Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Police kept them in custody pending a bail hearing yesterday in St. Catharines.

NRP add a third person, 34-year old Meghan Sarah Smith of Port Colborne, was charged with: 

  • Possession of controlled Substance – Fentanyl
  • Possession of a Controlled Substance - Crystal Methamphetamine   

She was released with a future court date.

 

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