Fort Erie woman charged after police search Grayson Avenue home

A Fort Erie woman is facing drug trafficking charges after Niagara Regional Police searched a Grayson Avenue residence and seized suspected fentanyl and cocaine.

According to Niagara Regional Police, the investigation began this month and focused on a man and woman suspected of trafficking controlled substances in Niagara.

Police say both suspects were arrested Wednesday at a business on Crowland Avenue in Welland.

Investigators then obtained judicial authorization to search a residence on Grayson Avenue in Fort Erie.

According to police, officers seized 201.4 grams of suspected fentanyl and 995.4 grams of suspected cocaine.

Police estimated the combined street value of the suspected drugs at $119,680.

Investigators also seized $11,100 in Canadian currency, US$350, an extendable baton and a replica handgun.

A 36-year-old Fort Erie woman has been charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking, possession of proceeds of crime over $5,000 and unauthorized possession of a prohibited or restricted weapon.

Police say she was released on an undertaking with a future court date.

A 43-year-old Port Colborne man faces the same drug and proceeds charges, along with additional weapons and probation-related charges.

He remained in custody pending a bail hearing Thursday.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Niagara Regional Police at (905) 688-4111.

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