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OPP Find Fentanyl During A Traffic Stop

Friday, 28 December 2018 07:09

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Brant County OPP found 17 grams of Fentanyl during a traffic stop in St.George.

COUNTY OF BRANT - A Brant County officer stopped a car in St George for a Highway Traffic Act violation.

The officer began to investigate after finding some items in the vehicle on October 5th. The officer found a quantity of marijuana and other substances believed to be controlled drugs and substances.

After conducting tests, Health Canada confirmed that the other substance was approximately 17 grams of Fentanyl.

Police have arrested and charged 40-year-old Brenden Murphy of Cambridge with possession of Schedule 1 substance for the purpose of trafficking contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances act.

He will appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date.

Brant County Detachment Commander Inspector Lisa Anderson explains how dangerous fentanyl can be to a community and she warns the public to be aware and safe.

"To put the impact of this seizure on public safety into context, 17g of fentanyl is enough quantity of this drug to provide a lethal dose to 68,000 people. Focusing on harm reduction, those who participate in the purchase of illicit drugs must be aware of the presence of fentanyl in our community and the risks they are taking when purchasing illicit drugs. Public safety and awareness must be a priority for everyone when it comes to fentanyl in our communities."

Anyone with information regarding this incident or anyone who wishes to report the possession and distribution of illicit fentanyl in our community is asked to call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppers-brant.ca where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.

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