Occurrence #: BA14002206
Date: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 – 1:00pm
As previously reported, the Barrie Police Service Street Crime Drug Unit has been investigating the trafficking of Fentanyl. A medical secretary was fraudulently creating prescriptions for complicit individuals who allowed their identity and health card numbers to be used.
Also previously reported was the fact that the medical secretary in question has entered a plea of guilt and received a 9 year sentence.
The investigation has continued and the Street Crime Drug Unit has arrested 8 further individuals and laid a total of 72 further charges which allege the possession and uttering of forged documents in addition to possession for the purpose of trafficking in a controlled substance.
At present 11 further individuals are being sought for their involvement in this matter.
Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Detective Pat BROUILLARD of the Barrie Police Service Street Crime Drug Unit at (705) 725-7025.