In June of 2020, the Greater Sudbury Police Service Integrated Crime Section working in collaboration with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau initiated an investigation intended to disrupt drug trafficking operations entering and operating within the City of Greater Sudbury.

Based on this investigation, on June 17, 2020, 35 year old Adrian McCurvin from Southern Ontario was arrested. Following the arrest he was searched resulting in the seizure of;

  • 9.1g of suspected purple Fentanyl with an estimated street value of $5,460.00
  • 13g of suspected Cocaine with an estimated street value of $1,300.00 
  • $180.00 in Canadian currency

He attended Bail Court on June 18, 2020 to answer to the following charges under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act and the Criminal Code of Canada;

  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I Substance – Fentanyl
  • Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

The amount of Fentanyl seized represents approximately 91 street level doses that could have reached the community.

The Drug Enforcement Unit of the Integrated Crime Team remains committed to working collaboratively with the Ontario Provincial Police Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau and will continue to focus its efforts on major crime operations that pose a direct and elevated threat to the safety, security and wellness of our community. The Integrated Crime Team aims to identify and disrupt organized crime in Greater Sudbury through innovative technology, collaborative partnerships and traditional Police work resulting in the arrests of those involved, holding them accountable for their criminal activities and the seizure of illegal drugs, prohibited firearms and proceeds of crime.

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