One of Grey Bruce’s largest suspected fentanyl seizures nets $255K in drugs

Items seized as part of a drug bust in Wiarton, Ont. on Oct. 9, 2025. (Source: OPP)

OPP in Grey Bruce are reporting the results of what is being described as one of the largest suspected fentanyl busts in the region.

On Oct. 9, police used a search warrant at a home on Frank Street in Wiarton where two people were arrested.

Police said lab tests have confirmed the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine, with a total street value of $255,705.

To illustrate the impact of the seizure, police said fentanyl is commonly used in 0.1 gram doses, meaning the 820 grams seized would work out to over 8,000 doses.

For context, police said the 2021 census showed a population of just under 2,000 people in Wiarton.

Items seized

• 820.3 grams of fentanyl - estimated street value: $205,075
• 332.7 grams of cocaine - estimated street value: $33,270
• 173.6 grams of methamphetamine - estimated street value: $17,360
• 1,695 in Canadian currency
• Offence-related property - estimated value: $1,800

As a result of the investigation, a 31-year-old man from Toronto was arrested on Oct. 9 and has been charged with the following offences for his alleged involvement:

• Possession of identity documents (CC)
• Fail to comply with probation order (CC)
• Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA)
• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA)
• Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA)

As a result of the investigation, a 58-year-old woman from Wiarton was arrested on Oct. 10 and has been charged with the following offences for her alleged involvement:

• Possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA)
• Possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA)
• Possession of methamphetamine for the purpose of trafficking (CDSA)

Both accused appeared for bail hearings on Oct. 10 at the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound.

The female accused was held for bail and has since been released on a Form 11 undertaking.

The male accused was held for bail and remains in custody. Their next bail hearing was scheduled for Oct. 30.