Two Montreal area residents are facing charges after Niagara Regional Police launched a drug investigation in Niagara Falls.
On Thursday, police moved in to arrest a male and female in the area of Ailanthus Avenue and Frontenac Street.
Police seized a quantity of fentanyl and crystal meth with an estimated street value of $79,000 as well as $27,000 in currency.
41-year-old Frank Masco and 21-year-old Roxanne Champagne are charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking crystal meth, and possession of proceeds of crime over $5000.
Masco and Campagne were held in custody prior to a bail hearing yesterday.