Sarnia Strikers: Nearly $100,000 in Illicit Drugs Seized After Months-Long Investigation

A sweeping, months-long investigation has culminated in a significant victory for law enforcement in Sarnia, with authorities seizing close to $100,000 worth of dangerous illicit drugs and arresting two individuals.

The collaborative effort, spearheaded by the Sarnia Police Service Vice Unit, in conjunction with the Lambton OPP Crime Unit and the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau, brought an end to an extensive probe into drug trafficking within the community.

During the operation, officers successfully confiscated a substantial quantity of controlled substances.

This included approximately 200 grams of fentanyl, a highly potent opioid known for its extreme dangers and role in the ongoing overdose crisis. Alongside the fentanyl, approximately 200 grams of cocaine and 100 grams of methamphetamine were also seized, representing a significant blow to the local drug supply chain.

Beyond the drugs themselves, investigators also recovered other crucial evidence of illicit activity.

This included roughly $2,500 in Canadian currency, believed to be proceeds of crime, along with multiple cell phones and various pieces of drug paraphernalia, all pointing to a sophisticated trafficking operation.

As a result of the meticulous investigation, two individuals have been taken into custody.

William Andrew McDonald, 42, and Stephanie Margaret Ann George, 37, both from Sarnia, face serious charges. Each is accused of three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking, specifically for fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamine.

Both McDonald and George have been released from custody following a bail hearing and are scheduled to appear in court on April 15 to answer to the charges.

This substantial seizure underscores the relentless commitment of Sarnia and provincial police services to dismantle drug networks and enhance community safety, sending a clear message to those involved in the illicit drug trade.