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Niagara Drug Bust: $200K Drugs Seized!
22 Oct
Summary
- Over $200,000 worth of illicit drugs were seized.
- Authorities confiscated more than $30,000 cash.
- A single suspect faces multiple drug trafficking charges.
Niagara Regional Police have successfully concluded a drug trafficking investigation in Niagara Falls. This operation, launched earlier this month, resulted in the seizure of illicit drugs valued at over $200,000. Among the confiscated substances were substantial amounts of methamphetamine, cocaine, and fentanyl.
In addition to the drugs, investigators seized over $31,580 in Canadian currency and a Rolex watch. A 30-year-old suspect, identified as Anthony Cristobal, was arrested on October 20th. Cristobal, who is from the Greater Toronto Area but was living in Niagara, faces multiple charges. These include possession of controlled substances for trafficking purposes and possession of proceeds of crime exceeding $5,000. Further charges relate to trafficking specific seized substances. The allegations against Cristobal have not yet been proven in court.
