Edmonton police seize $20K in fentanyl, charge man with trafficking

A 44-year-old man charged with multiple drug offences was allegedly selling fentanylto clients but telling them it was heroin.

Edmonton police said theyfoundabout 134 grams offentanyl, with an estimated value of $20,000, during a Wednesday evening search ofa residence near 101stStreet and 99thAvenue.

According to a news release, the manwas also alleged to be in possession of 5.7 grams offentanylpowder,0.7 grams ofmethamphetamine,16fentanylpillsand almost $5,000 in cash.

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The Edmonton Drug and Gang Enforcement Unit concluded the investigation on Thursday, leading to the arrest of theman.

He was charged with three counts of trafficking a controlled substance, three counts of possessionof stolen propertyunder $5,000, two counts of simple possession of a controlled substance, and one count of possessionfor the purpose of trafficking.

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