Illegal Drugs Found in Port Colborne House

Police arrested 3 people, while finding fentanyl, cocaine, crystal meth, some money and shotgun

Police have moved in on a house in Port Colborne, on Wednesday, in connection to a drug investigation.

NRP began looking into illegal drug activity this month, eventually identifying a suspect house on Steele Street.

Police found roughly $45,000 worth of fentanyl, also some crystal meth and cocaine, as well as some money.

They also found a shotgun not safely stored, and the serial numbers removed.

Police charged 54-year old Angela Elizabeth Cirillo of Niagara Falls with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
• Possession of Proceeds Obtained by Crime Under 5000
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing the Serial Number has been Tampered With
• Possession a Firearm Without a Licence

They also charged 45-year old Jeffrey Patrick Ring of Port Colborne with:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Fentanyl
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Crystal Methamphetamine
• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking Cocaine
• Careless Storage of a Firearm
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing the Serial Number has been Tampered With
• Possession a Firearm Without a Licence
• Possess Weapon Contrary to Court Imposed Prohibition
• Fail to Comply with Probation Order

Police kept them in custody pending a bail hearing yesterday in St. Catharines.

NRP add a third person, 34-year old Meghan Sarah Smith of Port Colborne, was charged with: 

• Possession of controlled Substance – Fentanyl
• Possession of a Controlled Substance - Crystal Methamphetamine   

She was released with a future court date.