CRIME: St. Catharines man accused of trafficking heroin

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NIAGARA – A local man is facing a drug trafficking charge following an investigation into the distribution of heroin in the St. Catharines area.

Niagara Regional Police say they had been investigating a male suspect, who was allegedly observed taking part of a drug transaction in Toronto.

Police say they seized roughly $2,500 worth of heroin at the time the arrest was made.

Charged is 29-year-old Patrick McKinnon, of St. Catharines.

McKinnon is further facing one count of breach of recognizance.

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Written by on January 11, 2013 in News Now, Niagara Bullets, Police Bullets, St Catharines, Thorold - 1 Comment

One Comment on "CRIME: St. Catharines man accused of trafficking heroin"

  1. Yosh Rucinski January 16, 2013 at 7:56 pm · Reply

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