Pair Charged in Niagara Falls Drug Bust

Tuesday, 5 April 2022 13:14

By Linda Morgan

Detectives seize an estimated $8,700 worth of fentanyl, cocaine and crystal meth.

Two people are facing charges following a drug bust in Niagara Falls.

Earlier this week, Niagara Regional Police kicked off an investigation into the distribution of narcotics in Niagara Falls.

Police say a search warrant was conducted yesterday afternoon in the area of Ferry Street and Clark Avenue.

About 15.2 grams of fentanyl, 54.5 grams of cocaine and 64.4 grams of crystal meth was seized.

The combined street value of the drugs is estimated at $8,700.

Forty two-year old Orlando Dacosta of Niagara Falls is facing numerous possession charges and two counts of failure to comply with undertaking.

As well, 39 year old Jennifer Day of Cambridge has also been charged with failure to comply with undertaking.

Dacosta will attend a video bail hearing later today, and Day is scheduled to appear in court on June 15th.

Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact detectives at 905-688-4111, extension #1022200

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