Drugs Found in Niagara Falls Hotel

Police say it started while they watched a drug transaction

Police stopping roughly $83,000 worth of fentanyl from reaching Niagara streets, after watching what appeared to be drug trafficking.

It started with an investigation earlier this month in Niagara Falls, when police observed a man dealing.

The suspect was arrested Tuesday on Main Street, while police also searched a hotel room on Lundy's Lane.

Police say that search led to the arrest of a woman, also discovery of the drugs, a gun, and money.

• 833 grams suspected fentanyl (street value of $83,000)
• Glock 36 Handgun with four rounds of ammunition
• $6000 in Canadian currency

30-year old Antonio Iuliani, of no fixed address, is charged:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of Restricted Firearm Without Holding a License
• Possession of Restricted Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License
• Possession of Loaded Regulated Firearm
• Possession of Firearm Contrary to a Prohibition Order
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for Trafficking (Fentanyl)

34-year old Ashley Lepera, also of no fixed address, is charged with:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5000
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of Restricted Firearm Without Holding a License
• Possession of Restricted Firearm Knowingly Not Holding a License
• Possession of Loaded Regulated Firearm
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance for Trafficking (Fentanyl)

They had bail hearings the next day.