P.E.I. man facing drug trafficking charges after suspected fentanyl, Xanax seized by police
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A Prince Edward Island man has been arrested in connection with an investigation looking into the sale of fentanyl in the Charlottetown area.
The Charlottetown Police Services Street Crime Unit arrested a 29-year-old man from Stratford around 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Officers seized 339 grams of suspected fentanyl, approximately 1,000 suspected Xanax tablets, two cellphones and a vehicle, according to a news release from Charlottetown Police Services.
The release says the approximate street value of the fentanyl seized is $170,000.
Tye Poirier has been charged with:
- possession of fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
- possession of Xanax for the purpose of trafficking
Poirier was remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in provincial court at a later date.
Anyone with information about illegal drug activity in their community is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
For more Prince Edward Island news visit our dedicated provincial page.
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