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Man charged, five people sought in Ottawa fentanyl investigation

OTTAWA — Police have charged a man and are seeking five other people in a fentanyl investigation in Ottawa. Investigators say they searched an apartment Wednesday and found 15 grams of fentanyl powder, an opioid significantly stronger than morphine.

OTTAWA — Police have charged a man and are seeking five other people in a fentanyl investigation in Ottawa.

Investigators say they searched an apartment Wednesday and found 15 grams of fentanyl powder, an opioid significantly stronger than morphine.

Police say Royston Christie, 60, is charged with drug possession and possession for the purpose of trafficking, as well as possession of proceeds of crime.

They say three women and two men between the ages of 28 and 49 are also sought.

The Canadian Press

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