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Bruce County woman found in possession of $2,800 worth of fentanyl

The offices of the Saugeen Shores Police Service are seen Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. (Scott Miller / CTV News) The offices of the Saugeen Shores Police Service are seen Thursday, Dec. 16, 2021. (Scott Miller / CTV News)
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A 22-year-old woman wanted on two arrest warrants is facing an additional charge after she was found in possession of $2,000 of fentanyl, police say.

Saugeen Shores police on patrol stopped the woman on Friday and placed her under arrest. Police say during the investigation, an officer found she had a large amount of suspected purple and green fentanyl on her.

Police seized $2,800 worth of fentanyl and $475 worth of cash.

She was taken to the police station and held for a bail hearing.

The 22-year-old Bruce County woman has been charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking.

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