Two People Charged in Niagara Falls Drug Bust

Friday, 17 March 2023 13:29

By Linda Morgan

Police seize about $39,000 worth of suspected narcotics, as well as loaded handgun

A Niagara Falls drug investigation has led to charges against two people.

Earlier today, police searched a home near River Road and Eastwood Crescent, and a hotel room on Lundy's Lane near Beaverdams Road.

Detectives found a loaded handgun, as well as suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

Police say the suspected drugs have a street value around $39,000.

Investigators also discovered $748.40 believed to be proceeds from crime.

Facing charges are 23 year old Matthew Stewart of Mississauga and 31 year old Brett Michael Jeremy McLaren of Niagara Falls.

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