Cobourg police say a 47-year-old woman from Napanee was arrested after allegedly breaching conditions of a release order and being found in possession of suspected fentanyl.
Police report that the investigation began on October 19 after officers observed an individual in Cobourg who appeared to be in violation of court imposed restrictions.
According to police, officers conducting general patrol on November 20 located and arrested the woman in relation to the alleged breach. Police say that during the arrest, officers found a small quantity of suspected fentanyl inside the woman’s purse.
She has been charged with failing to comply with a release order as well as possession of a Schedule 1 substance.
Police say the accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing and was remanded into custody. The charges have not been proven in court.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)