Charlottetown woman facing drug and weapon charges: police
A 26-year-old woman is facing drug and weapon charges after she was arrested on an outstanding warrant Monday.
In a news release Tuesday, police say officers spotted the woman in the early morning hours near Exhibition Drive in Charlottetown.
During the arrest, Fentanyl, cash, a knife, drug paraphernalia, and a cell phone were seized.
The charges include:
- possession of Fentanyl for the purpose of trafficking
- possession of a weapon for dangerous purposes
- breach of probation
Police didn’t release the name of the woman, but did say she has been remanded into custody and will appear in provincial court at a later date.
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