Cocaine, fentanyl seized as St. Catharines man charged

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A St. Catharines man is facing drug trafficking charges after Niagara police seized suspected cocaine and fentanyl. 

Police say a Street Crime Unit investigation led to the arrest of 34-year-old Magd Omer Salem Aldayeni near Gale Crescent and Riordon Street on November 3rd. 

Officers seized 81 grams of suspected cocaine, worth about $8,100 dollars, along with 50 grams of suspected fentanyl valued at $5000. 

They also seized $1,300 dollars in cash. 

Aldayeni has been charged with possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime. He's been released with a future court date.

(Written by: Brandon Warby)