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2 men arrested in connection with fentanyl trafficking in Georgina

York Regional Police is also warning the community about a new strain of fentanyl, which is a distinctive grey colour and is known on the street as Grey  Death
NewmarketToday Staff
Grey Fentanyl
Police are warning about a new variety of fentanyl dubbed Grey Death on the street.Supplied photo/York Regional Police

Two men have been arrested in connection with the ongoing investigation of fentanyl trafficking in Georgina, York Regional Police say.

Police also seized several varieties of fentanyl, as well as cocaine and Canadian currency on April 5, according to a news release. 

A suspect was identified, which led investigators to Scarborough, where drug transactions were observed. During a traffic stop following the transactions, a suspect and passenger in the vehicle were arrested and charged.  

Seized items include 14 grams of green (camo) fentanyl, 14 grams of grey fentanyl, 4.5 grams of pink fentanyl, 35  grams of cocaine and $5,265 in cash.

York Regional Police is also warning the community about a new strain of fentanyl, which is a distinctive grey colour and is known on the street as Grey  Death. 

Charged is Adrien Singh, 23, of Toronto and Zaire Rose, 25, of Scarborough with possession for the purpose of trafficking - fentanyl, possession for the purpose of trafficking - cocaine, and possession of proceeds of crime; drive conveyance while prohibited and breach of probation.

For more information on how partners from across York Region are working together to reduce opioid harm, read the Opioid Action Plan. A video on the dangers of fentanyl is available for viewing here: https://youtu.be/uGXqlaj3mKE 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #3 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at  1-866-876-5423, ext.7341, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online at  www.1800222tips.com.