Two suspected drug dealers from southern Ont. arrested in Sudbury

Police in Sudbury seized $24,000 in drugs and have charged three suspects from southern Ontario with numerous offences.

An investigation into suspected drug dealers operating in Greater Sudbury has led to the arrest of three people and seizure of $24,000 in drugs Wednesday, police say.

Officers with the emergency response unit pulled a vehicle over on Notre Dame Avenue on Wednesday and arrested two suspected drug dealers from southern Ontario, Greater Sudbury Police Service said in a news release Thursday.

“As a result of the arrests and search of the individuals and vehicle, detectives located and seized (a) loaded handgun, approximately 180 grams of cocaine, 56 grams of fentanyl, 35 – 8 mg hydromorphone pills, a replica handgun and $8,900 in cash,” police said.

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The two suspects, ages 31 and 35, are both charged with more than a dozen criminal charges including three counts each of drug trafficking, two counts of possessing a firearm despite a prohibition order and several other weapon-related charges.

It turns out the driver, 31, also had a suspended licence.

As part of the investigation, a home on Brady Street was also searched resulting in the arrest of a 26-year-old local man.

He is charged with possession of ammunition despite a prohibition order and failing to comply with a release order.

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“All three individuals were held in police custody overnight and will attend bail court” Thursday, police said.

“Anyone with information related to individuals selling, trafficking or manufacturing illicit drugs in our community is encouraged to contact police (at) 705-675-9171 or Crime Stoppers (at) 705-222-8477.”