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Two charged in fentanyl, meth bust

Two people are facing charges after officers seized more of the deadly drug fentanyl.

Officers with the Guns and Drugs unit arrested a woman in the area of Hamilton Road and Egerton Street on Friday. She was wanted on warrants by St. Thomas police. Officers also arrested a London man.

As a result of the arrests, officers seized seven grams of fentanyl, 17 grams of methamphetamine, three Dilaudid pills, and approximately $7,000 in cash. Police say the value of the drugs was over $5,000. Officers also seized scales, packaging, and a cell phone.

A 40-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man are both charged with three counts of possession of a Schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking.

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