Wanted Person Found with $55,650 of Fentanyl, Charged
On December 6, 2024, detectives with the Drug Enforcement Unit charged 36-year-old Daniel Lepage with possession of a schedule I substance for the purpose of trafficking, possession of property obtained by crime, and other offences.
Around 10:00 p.m., detectives patrolling Wellington Street West saw the accused exit a vehicle and knew they had a warrant for their arrest. They were arrested.
A subsequent search of the accused found them to be in possession of approximately 367 grams of suspected fentanyl, approximately six grams of suspected cocaine, $305 in Canadian currency, drug packaging materials, and a scale with suspected drug residue. The total estimated street value of drugs seized is $55,650.
The accused is charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for Purpose of Trafficking
- Possession of Schedule I Substance
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime – Under $5,000
- Failure to Attend Court After Having Appeared
The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
“Every step we take to disrupt the flow of these substances makes our city safer. We are committed to holding individuals accountable for their actions and protecting our residents from the devastating impacts of drug trafficking,” says Hugh Stevenson, Chief of Police.
