Two people are facing charges after Sault Ste. Marie Police seized approximately $18,681 in illegal drugs Tuesday.
Officers arrived in the 300 block of Queen Street East at around 9:45 a.m. after someone called 911 to report drug use in the area.
Police found two suspects and spotted a clear bag sticking out of a purse they suspected was carrying drugs.
“A search of the two accused and their belongings located digital weigh scales, packaging materials, approximately 7.2 grams of suspected cocaine, and approximately 119.74 grams of suspected fentanyl,” said police in a news release.
Marissa Racicot, 33, and Melanie Syrette, 45, of Garden River First Nation have been charged with:
- Possession of Schedule I Substance (Cocaine)
- Possession of Schedule I Substance for Purpose of Trafficking (Fentanyl)
In addition, Syrette is facing a charge of failure to comply with an appearance notice.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused are considered innocent until proven guilty.