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Disturbance on Barrie Road leads to drug bust, arrest of Orillia duo

Two Orillia women are facing slew of charges after police seize cocaine, fentanyl, cash and three edged weapons after Thursday night incident
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Police seized 34 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of fentanyl, more than $2,200 in currency, digital scales and packaging, three cellphones and three "edged" weapons following a call about a disturbance in Orillia Thursday night.

Orillia OPP officers were called to a report of a disturbance at a Barrie Road home Tuesday night.

"Officers arrived and located two individuals attempting to leave the" home, notes a media release from the Orillia OPP.

The duo were arrested after drugs, weapons, drug paraphernalia and cellphones were "located with them," says the release.

Police seized 34 grams of cocaine, 21 grams of fentanyl, more than $2,200 in currency, digital scales and packaging, three cellphones and three "edged" weapons.

Susan Bazinet, 51, of Orillia, was charged with

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking — Fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking — Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose

Jerrica Smith, 26, of Orillia, was charged with:

  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking — Fentanyl
  • Possession for the purpose of trafficking — Cocaine
  • Possession of proceeds of crime under $5,000
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Obstruct Peace Officer

The accused were scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia today to answer to the charges.