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Police seize drugs and cash, two Sault suspects charged
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.
Loaded handgun seized during arrest of suspected drug dealer
Items recovered include a loaded revolver with ammunition. June 18, 2025 (Sault Ste. Marie Police Service)
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.
